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Blackwater Ski Area Snow Report

Massachusetts, United States Andover
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Blackwater Ski Area -- Massachusetts ski resort
Blackwater Ski Area Massachusetts · Andover
About this resort

Blackwater Ski Area

Blackwater Ski Area is a small, family-friendly ski resort located in the beautiful mountains of New Hampshire. The resort has a total of 20 trails, with the best ones being Ridge Run, Big Dipper, and Bobcat. An interesting fact about Blackwater is that it was originally founded in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps as a way to provide jobs during the Great Depression. For beginner skiers, the Learning Center offers lessons and rentals to help them get started. After a day on the slopes, the perfect place to unwind is at the on-site Blackwater Pub, which offers a cozy atmosphere and great drinks.

Terrain mix: The Blackwater Ski Area in New Hampshire is located in the White Mountains region of the state, which is known for its stunning mountain ranges and diverse terrain. Some of the pertinent mountain ranges and aspects of Blackwater Ski Area include:

1. The White Mountains: The Blackwater Ski Area is situated in the White Mountains, a range known for its rugged beauty and challenging terrain. The White Mountains offer a variety of skiing and snowboarding opportunities, from beginner-friendly slopes to expert-level trails.

2. Mount Kearsarge: Mount Kearsarge is a prominent peak in the White Mountains that offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The ski area may offer views of Mount Kearsarge and its neighboring peaks from certain vantage points on the slopes.

3. Elevation: The Blackwater Ski Area's elevation can vary depending on the specific trails and lifts used, but typically ranges from around 1,000 to 2,000 feet above sea level. This elevation provides for good snow conditions and a variety of terrain options for skiers and snowboarders.

4. Slope Aspects: The ski resort may have a variety of slope aspects, including north-facing, south-facing, east-facing, and west-facing slopes. Each aspect can offer different snow conditions and sun exposure, providing a diverse skiing experience for visitors.

Overall, the Blackwater Ski Area in New Hampshire is surrounded by the beautiful and diverse mountain ranges of the White Mountains, offering a range of terrain options for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.

StateMassachusetts
LocationAndover
Detailed forecast

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Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

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Deep dive

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.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & snow

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.

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Forecast discussion

What forecasters are seeing

Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS BOX.

638 FXUS61 KBOX 080713 AFDBOX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 213 AM EST Sun Nov 8 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... Extended the time of the Small Craft Advisory to Monday evening. Otherwise, no significant changes to the forecast. && .KEY MESSAGES... - Unsettled weather continues this weekend as slow low pressure slowly moves away into the Gulf of Maine. - Cloudy through midweek with more seasonable temperatures. - Unsettled weather may return late this week. && .DISCUSSION... KEY MESSAGE 1...Unsettled weather moves offshore this morning as a low pressure slowly moves away into the Gulf of Maine. Latest surface analysis showed that a low pressure over the Gulf of Maine, heading toward Nova Scotia. Meanwhile, a mid level low over southern New England should move offshore later this morning as well. Scattered showers end early, leaving much of today dry. The colder air aloft will result in gusty west to northwest winds developing, especially after clouds break up. Temperatures expected to remain slightly above normal through Monday. KEY MESSAGE 2...Cloudy through midweek with more seasonable temperatures. We remain under WNW flow with another upper level trough clearing the region through Monday night, and with it cooler temperatures prevail aloft. 850 mb temperatures look to fall below 0C late Monday night then steadily improve through the day on Tuesday to around 2- 4C. These cooler conditions aloft will remain supportive of a mix of clouds and sunshine. Highs Tuesday look to be generally in the 40s and 50s with lows in the 30s. These more seasonable temperatures are expected to continue through at least midweek as the WNW to W flow aloft continues. Breezy conditions at the surface are expected at least for Tuesday as another low looks to pass to our northeast. KEY MESSAGE 3...Unsettled weather may return late this week. Towards the second half of next week, guidance has continued to indicate possible development of another low pressure originating from just to the south of the region along/just off the mid- Atlantic coast. This looks to be driven by the approach of an upper level shortwave tracking from the Canadian Prairies southeast into the mid- Atlantic region. With this possible system, we could see the return of more unsettled conditions for the second half of the week. A lot of spread remains this far out from this potential system, especially regarding any potential precipitation associated with it. Some guidance indicates a decent bit of colder air aloft, notably 850 mb temperatures below 0C, approaching the region. As such, temperatures look to drop off a bit towards the end of the week, with ensembles showing mean temperatures in the lower 40s and upper 50s for afternoon highs. Onshore winds may end up keeping coastal areas slightly warmer, and any precipitation that falls there would lean towards rain. Over the colder interior, we could see some rain to wet snow falling. This event is still towards the day 6 and 7 timeframe of the forecast, so much will likely change between now and then regarding the details of this system. && .AVIATION /06Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/... Forecaster Confidence Levels... Low - less than 30 percent. Moderate - 30 to 60 percent. High - greater than 60 percent. Today...High confidence. MVFR and local IFR conditions improve to VFR by early afternoon from SW to NE. MVFR conditions take longer to clear out across the higher terrain of central and western MA. W winds increase to 10-15 kt with gusts as high as 30 kt by this afternoon. Tonight...High confidence. VFR. SW winds generally 5-10 kt with winds slightly higher towards the Cape and Islands. Cloud cover increases after midnight with ceilings starting to decline over western MA. Monday...High confidence. VFR for most. Local MVFR possible across the higher terrain of central and western MA. Mainly dry, but perhaps a few showers towards western MA. KBOS Terminal...High confidence in TAF. KBDL Terminal...High confidence in TAF. Outlook /Monday Night through Thursday/... Monday Night through Tuesday Night: VFR. Breezy. Veterans Day through Wednesday Night: VFR. Thursday: VFR. Slight chance RA. && .MARINE... Forecaster Confidence Levels... Low - less than 30 percent. Moderate - 30 to 60 percent. High - greater than 60 percent. Through Monday...High confidence. Gusty W to NW winds develop today. Lingering rough seas, mainly across the southern outer coastal waters. The rough seas across those waters are likely to persist through at least Monday night, and perhaps longer. Outlook /Monday Night through Thursday/... Monday Night: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up to 25 kt. Areas of rough seas. Tuesday: Low risk for Small Craft Advisory winds with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas up to 5 ft. Tuesday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Local rough seas. Veterans Day: Winds less than 25 kt. Areas of seas approaching 5 ft. Wednesday Night: Winds less than 25 kt. Thursday: Winds less than 25 kt. Slight chance of rain. && .BOX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... CT...None. MA...None. RI...None. MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 1 PM EST this afternoon for ANZ231. Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for ANZ232- 233-235-237. Small Craft Advisory until 1 PM EST this afternoon for ANZ234. Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for ANZ250. Small Craft Advisory from 7 AM this morning to 1 PM EST this afternoon for ANZ251. Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM EST Tuesday for ANZ254>256. && $$ DISCUSSION...Belk/Hrencecin AVIATION...Belk/Hrencecin MARINE...Belk/Hrencecin
Regional snowpack

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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.

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FAQ

About Blackwater Ski Area

Where does the snow data for Blackwater 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 Blackwater 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 Blackwater 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.

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