Best time to ski Lutsen Mountains
For the best snow, ski Lutsen Mountains in December, January, and April. Those months bring 57% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Lutsen Mountains snowfall by month
Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 1,678 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Lutsen Mountains's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: December, January, and April get the most snowfall, which usually means the best coverage and the most powder days.
- Main season: months that bring at least 5% of the season's snow are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. Actual opening and closing dates are set by the resort.
- Book on the forecast: history tells you which months are reliable; the 7-day forecast tells you which week. Snow Way ranks every resort on it daily.
Lutsen Mountains season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Lutsen Mountains?
For the best snow, ski Lutsen Mountains in December, January, and April. Those months bring 57% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
What is the snowiest month at Lutsen Mountains?
December is typically the snowiest month at Lutsen Mountains, with about 26% of the season's snow.
Does Lutsen Mountains have good snow in December?
December brings about 26% of Lutsen Mountains's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Lutsen Mountains getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Lutsen Mountains has no new snow in the forecast for the next 7 days. Right now at mid-mountain it's 32°F, clear sky, with 7 mph wind.