GHCN Telemetry StationWIID: USC00471205
Confidence:High

Cable / Hayward (Birkie Trail), WI: Snow Depth & Forecast

Physical Sensor: Automated GHCN Station •Elevation: 1,380 ft (421 m) •Coordinates: 46.182°N, 91.298°W •Region: Northern Wisconsin Northwoods

Activity Profile:
Verified Telemetry
0.0/10
PoorCondition Rating

Poor: Thin 0" base, softening at 42°F, calm winds.

Condition score evaluates settled base depth (0"), fresh powder, temperature preservation, and wind crust hazards.

Data Freshness & Provenance

🟢 Live Telemetry Synced
Settled Base DepthUSDA GHCN Sensor
Just nowFresh
Recent Snowfall AccumulationAutomated Telemetry
Just nowFresh
7-Day Atmospheric ForecastOpen-Meteo Numerical Stream
< 1 min agoLive
Historical Baseline (% of Normal)NRCS / NOAA 1991–2020 Normals
30-Yr BenchmarkBenchmark
Settled Base DepthCable / Hayward (Birkie Trail)
Measured (GHCN)
0in
SWE (Water Eq.)N/A
24h New Snow+0"
72h Storm Total+0"
Historical Season Baseline6% of Normal

Why Conditions Currently Look Limited

Cable / Hayward (Birkie Trail)
Positive Condition Drivers
  • Calm 0 mph winds with low windchill
Limitations & Caution Factors
  • Thin 0" base with exposed rocks, snags & culverts
  • Warm 42°F temperature induces wet slush & thaw
Mathematical Point Contributions:
Base Depth: 0 ptsTemp Thaw: -4.6 pts

7-Day Snow & Weather Forecast

High-resolution Open-Meteo atmospheric forecast

7-Day Total: +17.0" Snow
TodayOct 2
❄️
+4.5"
28°16°
💨 12 mph
SatOct 3
🌨️
+6"
24°12°
💨 18 mph
SunOct 4
❄️
+2"
26°14°
💨 10 mph
MonOct 5
⛅
32°18°
💨 8 mph
TueOct 6
☀️
34°20°
💨 14 mph
WedOct 7
🌨️
+3.5"
27°15°
💨 20 mph
ThuOct 8
❄️
+1"
29°17°
💨 11 mph

2026–27 Snow Season & Historical Baselines

1991–2020 Normals
Current vs Typical for Date
6%-94% below typical
Historical Average Peak Depth
26"Typically late Feb – early Apr
Typical Recreation Season
December - MarchCore winter snowpack window
Methodology: Baselines represent 30-year median snow water and depth records calculated by USDA NRCS / NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.

About Cable / Hayward (Birkie Trail) Telemetry & Climatology

Home of the world-renowned American Birkebeiner cross-country ski marathon. Over 100km of world-class skate and classic tracks weaving through the Northwoods rolling glacial moraines.

Season Normals & Recreation Windows

The typical winter season for this zone runs from December - March. Historically, peak snow depth averages approximately 26 inches, generally reached between late February and early April depending on elevation.

Measurement MechanismClimatological Snow Stick & Daily Observer Record
Elevation ZoneLowland Lake-Effect Snowbelt

Station Quality & Sensor Reliability

Verified Telemetry
Telemetry NetworkGHCN Automated Telemetry
Polling FrequencyHourly automated acoustic & pillow polling
Continuous Historical Record24 Years of Verified Data
Missing Sensor Observations< 1.2% (High Reliability)

Station Geography

Base Depth
48"+
24 - 48"
12 - 24"
< 12"

Nearby Telemetry Stations

Sorted by Distance
Lake Gogebic / Bergland86.8 mi away • 1,310 ft (70 ft lower)
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Eagle River Northwoods100.2 mi away • 1,640 ft (+260 ft higher)
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Gunflint Trail (Grand Marais)127 mi away • 1,750 ft (+370 ft higher)
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Keweenaw County (Houghton / Copper Harbor)154.9 mi away • 1,100 ft (280 ft lower)
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Nearby Winter Recreation Areas

Surrounding Zones
Cable & Hayward Birkie Trail CorridorHome to the world-renowned American Birkebeiner cross-country ski trail system.
0.2 mi→
Eagle River & Vilas County NorthwoodsThe Snowmobile Capital of the World and heart of the Wisconsin Northwoods.
100.3 mi→
Keweenaw Peninsula Snow CountryThe legendary 300-inch Lake Superior snowbelt stretching from Houghton to Copper Harbor.
155 mi→
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