Buena Vista Ski Area

Buena Vista Ski Area Trail Map

Buena Vista Ski Area Trail Map

Buena Vista Ski Area

Buena Vista Ski Area features nine lakes and vast forests, providing stunning panoramic views. It offers trails suitable for all skill levels, with about 20% being beginner-friendly and the remaining 80% more challenging. Established in 1949, it has become a major tourist attraction in northwest Minnesota. The area is ideal for cross-country skiing, enhancing the overall skiing experience.

SnoCountry provides the updated snow reports, weather conditions, and mountain information you need for a great day on the snow at Buena Vista Ski Area.

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Weather Forecast

Today

Partly Cloudy

High: 52°

Low: 35°

Monday

❄️

Snow

High: 42°

Low: 27°

Tuesday

❄️

Snow

High: 37°

Low: 23°

Wednesday

Partly Cloudy

High: 34°

Low: 23°

Thursday

🌧️

Rain

High: 36°

Low: 18°

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Trails Open

13/18 72%

Lifts Open

4/6 67%
Updated on: 3/7/2026, 11:48:11 AM

Recent Snowfall

Past 24 Hours

-

Snow Comments

-

Past 48 Hours

-

Season Total

N/A

Snow Conditions

Primary Surface

Machine Groomed

Secondary Surface

Variable Conditions

Base Depth

35-35"

Status:

Open for Snow Sports

Hours:

Weekend:
Sat/Sun: 10a-6p

Weekdays:
Fri: 10a-8p

Special:
Open Fri-Sun

Resort Stats

Summit Elevation:
Not available
Base Elevation:
Not available
Vertical Drop:
0

Skiable Acres:
30

Total Trails:
18

Total Chairlifts:
6