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)

Data Freshness & Provenance

🟢 Live Telemetry Synced
Settled Base DepthUSDA GHCN Sensor
Just nowFresh
Recent Snowfall AccumulationAutomated Telemetry
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7-Day Atmospheric ForecastOpen-Meteo Numerical Stream
< 1 min agoLive
Historical Baseline (% of Normal)NRCS / NOAA 1991–2020 Normals
30-Yr BenchmarkBenchmark
Base Depth
48"+
24 - 48"
12 - 24"
< 12"
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

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Gunflint Trail (Grand Marais)

Minnesota • 1,750 ft
0.0•Poor
Base Depth0"
24h Snow+0"
Temp38°F
Poor: Thin 0" base, softening at 38°F, calm winds.NOAA GHCN
Snowpack Knowledge

Relevant Snow Guides for Minnesota Travelers

Snowpack Science

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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Snowmobiling

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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Snowpack Science

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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