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Wausau, Wisconsin · Rib Mountain

Granite Peak Ski Area

Granite Peak skis the slopes of Rib Mountain near Wausau. The operator divides the ski area into a main mountain and eastern and western terrain, with different difficulty and evening access. This makes a zone-specific plan helpful even for a short Wisconsin ski trip.

  • Rib Mountain above Wausau
  • Main-mountain learning carpets
  • Eastern and western terrain zones

Granite Peak snow forecast

Forecast

Issued

No snow in this forecast through Sun, Nov 15, 2026. Higher terrain can differ.

  • Mon, Nov 9, 2026 (early hours)

    Mostly Cloudy

    Wind from the northwest, 1 mph (2 km/h)

    Low 33°F (1°C)
  • Mon, Nov 9, 2026

    Partly Sunny

    Night: Mostly Clear

    Wind from the south-southwest, 0 to 10 mph (0 to 16 km/h)

    High 55°F (13°C)Low 35°F (2°C)
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2026

    Mostly Sunny

    Night: Mostly Cloudy

    Wind from the west-northwest, 6 to 9 mph (10 to 14 km/h)

    High 54°F (12°C)Low 36°F (2°C)
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2026

    Chance Rain Showers

    Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

    Wind from the north, 1 to 9 mph (2 to 14 km/h)

    High 47°F (8°C)Low 28°F (-2°C)
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2026

    Partly Sunny

    Night: Partly Cloudy

    Wind from the north, 9 to 14 mph (14 to 23 km/h)

    High 40°F (4°C)Low 27°F (-3°C)
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2026

    Mostly Sunny

    Night: Mostly Clear

    Wind from the north, 6 to 10 mph (10 to 16 km/h)

    High 41°F (5°C)Low 26°F (-3°C)
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2026

    Sunny

    Night: Partly Cloudy

    Wind from the west-northwest, 2 to 6 mph (3 to 10 km/h)

    High 45°F (7°C)Low 29°F (-2°C)
  • Sun, Nov 15, 2026

    Mostly Sunny

    Wind from the southwest, 1 to 5 mph (2 to 8 km/h)

    High 50°F (10°C)

Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment. Times are the resort’s local time.

Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.

Terrain and ability at Granite Peak

Frosty and Blizzard carpets serve the main learning area, with green routes such as Mystery and Meadows providing progression. The eastern terrain is largely demanding, while the west includes blue and black routes, moguls and glades. Western terrain is not a night-skiing extension.

Arrival, bases and lessons

The arrival guide distinguishes Sundance Chalet from the smaller stone Historic Chalet. Use your booking instructions for rentals and lessons, and check current ticket pickup procedures. Review the day's mountain report and the closing time for the zone you hope to explore.

Plan a meetup at Granite Peak

Name the chalet when arranging a first meeting. Keep beginners near terrain they can confidently use, then plan a reunion at the base. For evening laps, select from the lit terrain that is operating rather than assuming the western lifts remain available.

Use the meetup message planner for Granite Peak to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.

Official sources for this mountain guide

Guide checked against these official sources on . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.

Granite Peak official site → (opens in a new tab)

Spot something out of date? Email powwowllc1@gmail.com and we'll check it against the resort.

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Find people to ski Granite Peak with

Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.

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Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together. Explore more Wisconsin and Michigan mountains and riding meetups.

Resorts near Granite Peak

Straight-line distance. Mountain roads make the drive longer.