When does it start snowing in Duck Creek Village?
Measurable snow usually first sticks around October 15 at 9,830 ft (Midway Valley) and November 16 lower down at 7,800 ft (Harris Flat). The village at 8,400 ft falls between the two.
Duck Creek Village Snow Report
Live snow depth from two mountain stations, plus the full record since 1979
Snow right now as of July 10, 2026
As of July 10, 2026, there is no snow on the ground at either station near Duck Creek Village. First measurable snow typically arrives around October 15 up high and November 16 lower down — the village at 8,400 ft falls between the two.
Midway Valley 9,830 ft · 11 min above
0 in snow
Harris Flat 7,800 ft · 9 min below
0 in snow
Duck Creek Village 8,400 ft · between the stations
~0 in snow (estimated)
Estimated from the two verified stations
How the village estimate works: there's no sensor in the village itself, so we interpolate by elevation — Duck Creek Village at 8,400 ft sits about 30% of the climb from Harris Flat up to Midway Valley, and the two verified readings bracket the estimate. Snow-water equivalent is how much liquid water the snowpack holds — the metric hydrologists track, and the one with records back to 1979. Snow depth sensors were added later (Midway Valley 1996, Harris Flat 2003).
Winter 2025–26 vs Winter 2024–25
Snow seasons run October through spring, so we compare by water year (October 1 – September 30) — a winter is never split across the calendar change.
Midway Valley: 130" of new snow in Winter 2025–26 (peak depth 79" on Feb 20) versus 128" in Winter 2024–25 (peak 71" on Mar 18). A typical winter brings about 200" of new snow with a 84" peak.
Harris Flat: 32" of new snow in Winter 2025–26 (peak depth 19" on Feb 19) versus 45" in Winter 2024–25 (peak 14" on Feb 14). A typical winter brings about 76" of new snow with a 31" peak.
Duck Creek Village (8,400 ft, estimated by elevation between the stations): peak 2025–26 ~37" vs ~31" last winter.
"New snow" sums each day's settled-depth increase at the sensor across the season — a conservative snowfall total. Winter 2025–26 figures update live through the season; the village line is an estimate from the two verified stations.
Snow through the years
Every winter since the sensors began, as a range. The shaded band is the typical spread; this year is the bold line.
Typical range (25–75%) Wet & dry years (10–90%) Median Last winter This winter
How much snow, month by month
Typical snow on the ground at each station, from the full daily record — with an estimated village figure interpolated between them.
| Month | Midway Valley9,830 ft — median | Village8,400 ft — estimated | Harris Flat7,800 ft — median | Midway Valleydeepest on record | Harris Flatdeepest on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39" | ~21" | 14" | 135" | 47" |
| February | 54" | ~30" | 20" | 150" | 57" |
| March | 64" | ~29" | 14" | 166" | 66" |
| April | 55" | ~16" | 0" | 157" | 61" |
| May | 20" | ~6" | 0" | 143" | 14" |
| June | 0" | ~0" | 0" | 87" | 0" |
| September | 0" | ~0" | 0" | 6" | 0" |
| October | 0" | ~0" | 0" | 55" | 9" |
| November | 7" | ~2" | 0" | 66" | 26" |
| December | 27" | ~11" | 4" | 98" | 38" |
Village figures are estimates interpolated by elevation from the two verified station medians; real conditions vary with aspect, wind, and shade.
On the record
166" Deepest day at Midway Valley
March 25, 2005
March 25, 2005
66" Deepest day at Harris Flat
March 30, 2023
March 30, 2023
October 15 Typical first snow up high
Midway Valley
Midway Valley
Updated July 10, 2026
Where this data comes from
These numbers are pulled daily from two USDA NRCS SNOTEL stations minutes from the village — Midway Valley #626 above town and Harris Flat #514 below it. We're 9–11 minutes from both. The live readings refresh from NRCS each day; the history goes back to 1979.
Duck Creek Village snow questions
What travelers ask before a winter trip.
How much snow does Duck Creek Village get?
It varies a lot with elevation. In a typical March, Midway Valley (9,830 ft) holds around 64" while Harris Flat (7,800 ft) is nearer 14" — interpolating by elevation, that puts the village around an estimated ~29". The deepest single day on record up high was 166" on March 25, 2005.
How do you estimate snow at the village itself?
There's no snow sensor in the village, so we interpolate between the two verified stations that bracket it: Duck Creek Village at 8,400 ft sits about 30% of the elevation gain from Harris Flat (7,800 ft) up to Midway Valley (9,830 ft). The estimate is always shown alongside the two real readings, which act as hard upper and lower bounds. Treat it as a guide — aspect, wind, and shade move real-world depth around.
Is there snow for snowmobiling right now?
Check the live readings at the top of this page. Snowmobiling needs a solid base, which up high at Midway Valley usually holds from December into April; lower elevations are more variable. Groomed routes open once conditions allow.
Do I need 4WD to reach Duck Creek Village in winter?
Highway 14 is plowed and maintained, but mountain storms can move fast. In snow season, check current road conditions before the climb from Cedar City, carry chains, and give yourself extra time.
Related guides
Plan the rest of a winter trip.
Road Conditions
Road and weather conditions before you drive up the mountain.
See page Winter Trails & Cross-Country
Winter trail planning near Duck Creek.
See page
Winter at Duck Creek
Snow-season planning for skiing, snow play, and cozy mountain stays
Plan this Winter Activities
Deer Hollow Winter Recreation Area, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and winter scenery around Duck Creek Village
See winter activitiesNext steps
Turn a good snow week into a plan.
Where to stay
Base yourself in the village for the storm.
Snowmobile Lodging
Winter-ready rooms and cabins with trailer parking near the Markagunt groomed trails.
See snowmobile lodgingRooms
Boutique hotel rooms with breakfast included, air conditioning, and simpler park-focused stays.
See roomsCabins
Cabins for longer stays, extra space, kitchens, and select pet-friendly trips.
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Rooms and cabins in the village fill fast after a storm. Book direct and be minutes from the snow.