MAX Pass
Overall
Rank
179
Rank in
Region
4
Rank in
State
4
Powder
Forecast
Powder Forecast
201
Accounts for resorts' snow quantity, moisture content, latitude, elevation, and slope aspects.
168
Boyne Highlands is ranked No. 168 in North America for its total snowfall during an average season.
Daily Lottery
% of days with more than 6" of snow
6.0%Extended Stay
% of months with more than 90" of snow
0.0%Drought Threat
% of months with less than 30" of snow
65.0%Dump Potential Rank
168Boyne Highlands is ranked No. 168 in North America for its total snowfall during an average season.
Snow
Quality
Rank
201
Accounts for resorts' snow quantity, moisture content, latitude, elevation, and slope aspects.
Total Snow Score
This score accounts for total snow quantity, its moisture content, the resort's latitude, elevation, and its slope aspects, which affect total snow preservation.
Core Strengths of Boyne Highlands
Core StrengthsTravel Ease
rank
154score
24.1Expert
rank
154score
29.4Snow Volume
rank
168score
38.0Acreage
435 acresTotal Runs
55Longest Run
7,920 ftLifts
8Uphill Max
17,400 ppl/hrTerrain Parks
3Snowboard?
YesHalfpipes
1Drive Time
93 minAirport
Traverse City, MI
Trail Breakdown
Vertical Drop
554 ft
Base Elevation: 745 ft
Slope Aspects
A few words on the Snow at Boyne Highlands
Boyne Highlands has no detail snow data, but we accept the published average of 140 inches snowfall due to moderate lake effect snow from Lake Michigan. However, terrain is generally too flat for deep powder skiing.
Accumulation and Preservation
Boyne Highlands' cold climate facilitates early season snowmaking. Rain is less frequent than in the Northeast and rarely as intense. The limited acreage can be more easily restored with snowmaking and grooming than at larger and steeper areas in the Northeast. Relatively flat Midwest ski terrain will routinely melt/freeze in warm weather or March sun.