Cascade Mountain, WI

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Cascade Mountain Mountaintop Express Lift and Snow Cat on the Snow
Cascade Mountain Mountaintop Express Lift and Snow Cat on the Snow - Photo by Tony Herman

Today’s Forecast:

☀
64°F
High: 64° | Low: 45°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KDLL
Observed at: 6:35 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 67%
Tonight:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunday:Partly sunny, with a high near 69. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
Sunday Night:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 0 mph.
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Today’s Report:

About Cascade Mountain

Cascade Mountain is a ski and snowboard area in Columbia County, Wisconsin, located between Madison and Wisconsin Dells near Interstate 90/94. The resort has 48 trails across 176 acres, a 460-foot vertical drop, terrain parks, night skiing, lessons, rentals, and snow tubing at Tube Town.

With terrain ranging from beginner runs to advanced slopes, Cascade works for family outings, first lessons, and full ski or snowboard days. Its 100% snowmaking coverage can support maintained slope conditions even when natural snow is limited elsewhere in south-central Wisconsin.

Make the Most of a Cascade Mountain Day

Check Cascade Mountain’s official snow report, lift status, trail count, tubing schedule, and ticket availability before leaving. Put the most weather-sensitive part of the day into the best wind and visibility window, and remember that operating conditions at the base may differ from exposed upper slopes.

Weather Tips for Cascade Mountain

  • Operating status: The weather forecast does not confirm that lifts, trails, terrain parks, or tubing lanes are open. Always check the resort’s live report.
  • Wind chill: Chairlift rides and exposed upper slopes can feel substantially colder than the reported air temperature.
  • Visibility: Falling snow, fog, and blowing snow can make trail features and other guests harder to see.
  • Freeze-thaw cycles: Warm afternoons followed by freezing temperatures can produce firm or icy surfaces.
  • Road conditions: Snow, freezing rain, and strong wind can affect Interstate 90/94 and Cascade Mountain Road before or after resort operations change.

Plan Around the Conditions

Snowmaking and grooming can make resort conditions different from nearby natural snow. Use the forecast to anticipate temperature, wind chill, visibility, and precipitation, then use Cascade Mountain’s own report to confirm operations and available terrain.

7-Day Forecast for Cascade Mountain

☀
64°F
High: 64° | Low: 45°
Current Temperature
Clear
Station: KDLL
Observed at: 6:35 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 67%
Sun ⛅
69° 52°
2%
Mon ⛅
72° 51°
0%
Tue 🌧
72° 58°
27%
Wed 🌧
70° 57°
70%
Thu 🌧
69° 51°
54%
Fri 🌧
65° 48°
26%
Sat 🌧
65° --°
18%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

69° Sun 72° Mon 72° Tue 70° Wed 69° Thu 65° Fri 65° Sat

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

52° Sun 51° Mon 58° Tue 57° Wed 51° Thu 48° Fri 50° Sat

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Sun 100 Mon 100 Tue 94 Wed 94 Thu 100 Fri 100 Sat
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 8:19 pm CDT

Cascade Mountain Weather by Season

Winter

Winter is the primary recreation season. Freezing temperatures, wind chill, snow, and freeze-thaw changes affect comfort and surface quality, while snowmaking and grooming help maintain the resort’s trails.

Spring

Late-season warmth, rain, and overnight refreezing can change snow surfaces quickly. Confirm the closing schedule and daily operations directly with the resort.

Summer

The ski and tubing operations are seasonal. Do not assume winter attractions or public mountain access are available during summer.

Fall

Early cold and snow do not necessarily mean the resort has opened. Watch Cascade Mountain’s official announcements for snowmaking progress, opening dates, and available terrain in late Fall.