Big Boulder Ski Area Snow Report
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Big Boulder Ski Area
Big Boulder Ski Area is a family-friendly resort located in Pennsylvania. It features 16 trails with a focus on intermediate and advanced skiers, including challenging terrain parks. However, beginners can also enjoy easy, wide-open slopes. An interesting fact about this resort is that it was one of the first ski areas in the country to install lights for night skiing. For beginners, I recommend the Easy Way trail, which offers a gentle slope and scenic views. After a long day on the slopes, head over to Shenanigans Pub for some great après-ski drinks and food.
Terrain mix: The Big Boulder Ski Area in Pennsylvania is located within the Pocono Mountains, specifically within the Pocono Plateau region. The ski resort itself is situated on Big Boulder Mountain, which is part of the larger Pocono Mountains range. The Pocono Mountains are known for their rolling hills, densely forested slopes, and stunning vistas, making them a popular destination for outdoor recreation enthusiasts. The Big Boulder Ski Area offers a variety of terrain for skiing and snowboarding, including beginner-friendly slopes and challenging runs for advanced skiers and riders.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
What forecasters are seeing
Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS PHI.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Big Boulder Ski Area -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Camptel Poconos
- Organized Group Tenting Area
- Camp Daddy Allen
- Camp Shehaqua
- Hickory Run State Park
- Pennsylvania Youth Forestry Camp #2
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Big Boulder Ski Area in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Big Boulder Ski Area reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Big Boulder Ski Area
Where does the snow data for Big Boulder Ski Area come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Big Boulder Ski Area?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Big Boulder Ski Area?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Big Boulder Ski Area.