Snowstar
Illinois, US — 58 m vertical · 6 lifts · light snowfall
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Season: usually mid December - mid March.
26/27 Passes
| Pass | What it grants | Blackouts |
|---|---|---|
| Indy Pass | 2 days | blackout calendar not published |
| Indy+ Pass | 2 days | no blackout dates |
The mountain
- Vertical
- 58 m
- Summit
- 240 m
- Base
- 182 m
- Lifts
- 6
- Region
- Andalusia, Illinois, United States
Typical Snowfall
Our take: ❄︎❄︎❄︎❄︎ Light
- Snow-day share
- 10% of December–March days — a centimetre or more; ERA5 model
- Longest snowy stretch
- 3 days — consecutive days with a centimetre or more, typical winter; ERA5 model
- Model climatology
- 63 cm — ERA5 model, ~10 km grid
The Season
middle half of winterstypical (dashed: model)2025/26
Snowfall: model (ERA5 at mid-mountain), 10 winters
Natural snow; a groomed base runs deeper.
Lifts
- 4chairlifts
- 1rope tow
- 1magic carpet
Nearby
| Resort | Distance | Trails | Snowfall | Passes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Mountain Resort | 103 km | 5 km | light | Indy Pass, Indy+ Pass (shared) |
FAQ
- Is Snowstar on the Indy Pass?
- Yes. The Indy Pass grants 2 days at Snowstar for 2026/27, with blackout calendar not published.
- Is Snowstar on the Indy+ Pass?
- Yes. The Indy+ Pass grants 2 days at Snowstar for 2026/27, with no blackout dates.
- How much snow does Snowstar get?
- Snowstar has light snowfall by our banding.
- What else can I ski nearby on the same pass?
- Chestnut Mountain Resort (103 km)
Sources
- Pass terms
- Indy
- Mountain figures
- OpenSkiMap, from OpenStreetMap
- Season dates and live status
- skiresort.info
- Snow on the ground
- Open-Meteo