Snow in Chicago

Snowpack levels across Chicago are currently 38% of normal. Chicago's annual average snowfall total is 29". The table below shows the snow cover in Chicago. For each ski resort you will find the essential information from its snow report: snow depths, open slopes and lifts, date of the last snowfall, today's weather. All the information you need to choose the right ski resort for you in Chicago.
OpenResort Name
3 Day Snowfall72h
3 Day Snow Forecast3 Day Snow Forecast
Base DepthBase
Open TrailsTrails
Open Lifts
Cascade Mountain0"
-
15"
-
12-48"
Packed Powder
38/48
77% Open
6/11
-
Granite Peak Ski Area0"
-
32"
-
36"
Variable Conditions
62/62
100% Open
6/7
-
Temporarily ClosedResort Name
3 Day Snowfall72h
3 Day Snow Forecast3 Day Snow Forecast
Base DepthBase
Open TrailsTrails
Open Lifts
Swiss Valley0"
-
4"
-
12-36"
-
-
-
-
-
ClosedResort Name
Open DatesOpening
Alpine Valley Resort, WisconsinDec 11
-
Bittersweet Ski Area, MichiganDec 04
-
Chestnut Mountain Resort, IllinoisDec 04
-
Christmas Mountain, WisconsinDec 19
-
Devils Head, WisconsinDec 11
-
Four Lakes, IllinoisDec 12
-
Grand Geneva, WisconsinDec 11
-
Ski Snowstar Winter Sports Park, IllinoisDec 11
-
Timber Ridge, MichiganDec 26
-
Villa Olivia, IllinoisDec 18
-
Wilmot Mountain, WisconsinDec 04
-

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