📷 Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Area
North America
Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Area
Status unconfirmed
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:08 PM UTC · informational only
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Past 48 Hours
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14-Day Forecast
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Overview
Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Area is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:08 UTC.
Resort Guide
Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Area is located in the scenic Cannon River Valley near Welch, Minnesota, offering 140 acres of skiable terrain across 60 trails. The resort features a variety of runs for all abilities, a dedicated learning area, and multiple chairlifts, creating a welcoming atmosphere for families and enthusiasts. Signature experiences include night skiing and a robust lesson program, while amenities such as on-site dining and equipment rentals enhance the visitor experience. Welch Village stands out for its convenient Midwest location and commitment to accessible, quality skiing and snowboarding.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Area
Lifts
10
Skiable area
140 ac
Resort Info
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.
Status unconfirmed
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Resort closed — no current ski-base depth.
Recent
No new snow has been reported in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook is currently not available.
Historic
This season-to-date snow accumulation is not available for comparison, but the 5-year average to date is 77cm.
Status unconfirmed · Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:08 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Great Lakes & Midwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 03:08 PM UTC
Base
--m
Temp
20.7°C
Wind
13.4km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Mid-Mountain
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Temp
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Wind
15km/h
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14-Day Forecast
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Summit
323m
Temp
20.7°C
Wind
13.4km/h
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14-Day Forecast
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Area (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 21, 3:08 PM
Today 26 / 181.7mm | Sat, Aug 22 26 / 17 | Sun, Aug 23 24 / 13 | Mon, Aug 24 26 / 12 | Tue, Aug 25 28 / 180.9mm | Wed, Aug 26 28 / 180.6mm | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.9 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Temp (°C) | 20 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 19 | 16 | 23 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 18 | 21 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 27 | 21 |
| Wind (km/h) | 13 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 10 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 25 | 35 | 23 | 25 | 36 | 21 | 13 | 22 | 12 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 31 | 42 | 37 | 25 | 42 | 36 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (323m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
⛈️
25.5°
18.2°
19 km/h
Sat
22
☀️
25.5°
16.8°
18 km/h
Sun
23
⛅
23.5°
13°
10 km/h
Mon
24
☁️
25.6°
12.3°
12 km/h
Tue
25
🌧️
27.6°
18.3°
17 km/h
Wed
26
🌧️
27.7°
17.5°
20 km/h
Thu
27
🌧️
26.2°
16.9°
17 km/h
Fri
28
⛅
26.2°
15.5°
10 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
26.9°
18.3°
17 km/h
Sun
30
⛈️
23.3°
19.6°
16 km/h
Summit elevation (323m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:08 PM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 77cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 87cm full-season avg
77cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Area Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 93cm with an average of 55 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 10.5cm | 7 days | 2cm | 7cm | 4.9cm |
| December | 19.9cm | 12 days | 10cm | 17cm | 7.1cm |
| January | 16.5cm | 12 days | 17cm | 24cm | 5.1cm |
| February | 17.2cm | 10 days | 19cm | 27cm | 6.2cm |
| March | 18.4cm | 8 days | 11cm | 24cm | 9.1cm |
| April | 8.1cm | 5 days | 1cm | 8cm | 3.9cm |
| May | 0.8cm | 0 days | 0cm | 9cm | 9.3cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Area, ERA5 season snowfall median was 76 cm (30 in), about 10% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.
Prevailing ONI
El Niño
MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C
Analog season median
76 cm
10 El Niño winters · 10% below median
All-season median
85 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 76 cm | 69 cm – 85 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 87 cm | 73 cm – 112 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 107 cm | 93 cm – 118 cm | 2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003 |
Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Area
- Where is Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Area?
- Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Area is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Area?
- Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Area has a summit elevation of 323 m (1,060 ft).
- How big is Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Area?
- Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Area has 140 acres (57 hectares) of skiable terrain, 50 marked runs and 10 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Area?
- Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Area is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- How much snow does Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Area get in a typical season?
- Welch Village Ski and Snowboard Area averages 45 inches / 114 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
