MN1 Monitored Stations • 1 Regions

Minnesota Snow Conditions & Mountain Depth

Comprehensive automated telemetry, SNOTEL depth observations, lake-effect snow squalls, and activity condition scores across Minnesota.

Statewide Average Base0"Across 1 reporting sensors
Deepest Snowpack Base0"Gunflint Trail (Grand Marais)
Top 24h New Snow+0"Gunflint Trail (Grand Marais)

Observation Freshness & Provenance

Awaiting Live Telemetry...
Settled Base DepthNOAA GHCN Station
--Telemetry
Recent Snowfall AccumulationNumerical Weather Stream
--Modeled
7-Day Atmospheric ForecastOpen-Meteo High-Resolution Stream
--Forecast
Historical Baseline (% of Normal)NRCS / NOAA 1991–2020 Normals
30-Yr BenchmarkBaseline
Base Depth
48"+
24 - 48"
12 - 24"
< 12"
Awaiting data
Geographic Snowbelts

Minnesota Winter Regions

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Minnesota North Shore & Gunflint

Wild rugged boreal ridgelines along Lake Superior and the edge of the Boundary Waters Wilderness.

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Physical Sensors & Observers

All Minnesota Measurement Stations

Gunflint Trail (Grand Marais)

Minnesota • 1,750 ft
⏳•Pre-Season
Base Depth--
24h Snow--
Temp--
Pre-season telemetry & 7-day forecast activeNOAA GHCN
Snowpack Knowledge

Winter Guides & Mountain Science

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What is Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) and Why Does It Matter?

Snow depth tells you how high the snow reaches; Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) tells you how much water and mass is actually packed into that snow.

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How Much Snow Do You Need to Snowmobile? (Trail vs. Mountain)

Clear breakdown of minimum base depth requirements for groomed trail riding vs deep backcountry mountain boondocking.

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How to Read a SNOTEL Report Like a Pro

Master the automated telemetry reports from USDA NRCS automated snow telemetry stations across the American West.

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