SNOW CREEK

📍Weston, Missouri, USA

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Photo: Courtesy of Snow Creek · Official resort media-use permission · Photo details

Vertical drop: 300 ft
Skiable terrain: 25 acres
Avg snowfall: 20 in^*
Lifts: 5

Hotels & direct contacts ↓

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

MCI

Kansas City International

About 30–60 minutes

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

Drive north from the Kansas City area toward Weston and use 1 Snow Creek Drive for the resort. The main lot is beside the ski lodge, with overflow locations used on busy days. Allow for local-road and winter weather conditions.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Weston Firefly Inn

inn · Near downtown Weston · drive to Snow Creek

Stay here for a quieter evening in Weston after a day on the hill.

CouplesWeston village stays

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Hotel Kansas City

hotel · Downtown Kansas City · drive to Snow Creek

Choose this city base if downtown dining and nightlife are part of your trip. Allow for the drive to Weston on ski days.

City weekendsHistoric hotels

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Spa, Pet Friendly. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, spa, pet friendly.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Drury Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport

hotel · Kansas City airport area · off I-29

Airport transport and meals make flight days easier. Arrange a separate ride or drive for Snow Creek.

Airport arrivalsBreakfast included

🚐Airport shuttle

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Hot Tub, Pool, Pet Friendly. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Airport shuttle.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, hot tub, pool, pet friendly.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

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budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget$ · earlier budget guide

Motel 6 Kansas City North Airport

hotel · North Kansas City metro · off I-29 near the airport

A straightforward overnight stop for a traveler arriving by car. Compare the drive to Snow Creek when choosing between this and a Weston stay.

Road tripsAirport-area stays

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Pet Friendly. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, booking link, price guide, pet friendly.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

OVERNIGHT STAYS & CAMPERVANS

For Snow Creek, compare a booked room or rental around Weston with a designated campsite that accepts your vehicle and winter dates. Choose your base around the daily mountain journey and the power, water and indoor facilities you need.

Compare lodging options ↗

Book a designated overnight place for your vehicle and dates. Day parking does not provide permission to camp.

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

No pets permitted on the ski area property. Service animals only. No pet care services available.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →

Sources & planning context

Historical planning figures · Figures marked * come from earlier references and may differ from current resort figures.

Other names · Snow Creek Ski Area

Compare the setting and type of stay. Room choice, availability and the total booking price are specific to your dates.

Typically mid December to early March

A broad planning range from the historical guide, conditions permitting. Use the operator’s schedule for your travel dates.

Official schedules & conditions ↗

Schedule source ↗Official resort ↗

Official website: https://www.skisnowcreek.com/; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Summit elevation (ft): 1100; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Base elevation (ft): 800; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Skiable area (acres): 25; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Lifts: 5; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Runs: 14; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026
Vertical drop (ft): 300; Source ↗ · Oct 27, 2026

Historical mountain figures awaiting field-level confirmation: Reported average snowfall (in).

Individual listings retain their own sources and check dates. A source check covers only the named details; it does not confirm availability. Snowfall averages describe climate, not a forecast.

Snow Creek | Mountain information ↗Base 800 ft, summit 1,100 ft, vertical 300 ft. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snow Creek | Winter trail map ↗Recent operator layout includes Easy Rider, Rainbow Ridge, Wild Turkey, Rattlesnake, three chairlifts and a separate Tornado Alley tubing area. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snow Creek | Getting here and parking ↗1 Snow Creek Drive in Weston. Main parking lot beside the lodge, overflow used on busy dates. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Holladay Distillery | Visit ↗Tour booking at the working distillery, One McCormick Lane, Weston. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Weston Brewing Company | Brewery tours ↗Scheduled brewery tours include the underground cellars and tasting. The tour is separate from a regular pub visit. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Hyatt · Hotel Kansas City ↗The hotel occupies a former social club in downtown Kansas City at 1228 Baltimore Avenue near the Power & Light District. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Drury Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport ↗The hotel is off I-29 near the airport and offers airport shuttle service, hot breakfast and evening food and drinks. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Visit Missouri · Motel 6 Kansas City Airport ↗The motel is off I-29 at 8230 NW Prairie View Road. Restaurants are within walking distance. The listing describes parking and Wi-Fi. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Weston Firefly Inn · Weston ↗The operator identifies an adults-oriented bed and breakfast near downtown Weston and offers morning coffee delivered to the room. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snow Creek Basecamp ↗The resort lists private, group and multiweek options through the ski and ride school. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snow Creek lesson arrival ↗The resort directs adult and child groups to the ticket desk inside the main lodge and locates pre-purchased rentals next door. Children need lift access, and parents stay through check-in. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snow Creek equipment pickup ↗The resort fits boots, skis or boards and places the rental centre to the left of the main lodge. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snow Creek Café ↗A Main Lodge café with slopeside indoor/outdoor seating, serving snacks, full meals, chicken fingers, and barbecue. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Tin Kitchen ↗Tin Kitchen. IN THE WESTON HISTORIC DISTRICT 509 Main Street, Weston, Mo 64098. Built in 1842. menu features pecan-wood-smoked barbecue meats. Slow-smoked for up to 16 hours. craft beers on tap along with a full bar. · Checked Oct 27, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Weston Chamber of Commerce | O’Malley’s Pub ↗The chamber identifies an Irish pub in three vaulted limestone cellars at Weston Brewing Company with scheduled Irish entertainment. · Checked Oct 31, 2026. This check covers these details only.

Snow Creek official hours / current-season information ↗
The official hours page still describes 2025–26 closure; exact 2026–27 opening and closing dates were not found there.
Snow Creek — Mountain Information ↗
The operator publishes 1,100 and 800 feet; their exact difference is 300 feet.

GETTING THERE

Nearest Airports

✈️

MCI

Kansas City International

About 30–60 minutes

drive time

Approximate planning ranges; allow extra time for traffic and winter conditions.

WHERE TO STAY

Use these picks to compare location, atmosphere and the kind of stay you want. Ask for a total quote for your dates and room, including fees and cancellation terms.

Nearby stays

Local hotel options with direct contacts; request a quote for your dates

Nearby stay

Weston Firefly Inn

inn · Near downtown Weston · drive to Snow Creek

Stay here for a quieter evening in Weston after a day on the hill.

CouplesWeston village stays

Sources & planning details

Checked: identity, property type, mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

premium

High-quality stays with great features

Premium$$$ · earlier budget guide

Hotel Kansas City

hotel · Downtown Kansas City · drive to Snow Creek

Choose this city base if downtown dining and nightlife are part of your trip. Allow for the drive to Weston on ski days.

City weekendsHistoric hotels

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Spa, Pet Friendly. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, spa, pet friendly.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

moderate

Solid value with good amenities

Moderate$$ · earlier budget guide

Drury Inn & Suites Kansas City Airport

hotel · Kansas City airport area · off I-29

Airport transport and meals make flight days easier. Arrange a separate ride or drive for Snow Creek.

Airport arrivalsBreakfast included

🚐Airport shuttle

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Hot Tub, Pool, Pet Friendly. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details, booking link, Airport shuttle.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, price guide, hot tub, pool, pet friendly.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

budget

Affordable options that get the job done

Budget$ · earlier budget guide

Motel 6 Kansas City North Airport

hotel · North Kansas City metro · off I-29 near the airport

A straightforward overnight stop for a traveler arriving by car. Compare the drive to Snow Creek when choosing between this and a Weston stay.

Road tripsAirport-area stays

Features to ask about

Earlier listings mention Pet Friendly. Current availability at this property or in your room is not confirmed.

Sources & planning details

Checked: mountain access, recommendation details.

Without current field-level confirmation: identity, property type, booking link, price guide, pet friendly.

Supporting source ↗ · checked 2026-10-31

Contact sources cover contact details, independently of room amenities.

View hotel / booking page

🐕 PET POLICY

Historical pet-policy guidance.

No pets permitted on the ski area property. Service animals only. No pet care services available.

Confirm rooms, fees and access rules with the property or resort before you travel. A pet-friendly area does not mean pets can use ski slopes or lifts.

Read our pet travel guide →