Elk Mountain Snow Report
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Elk Mountain
Elk Mountain Ski Resort in Pennsylvania is a popular destination for skiers with its 27 trails ranging from beginner to expert level. The resort boasts some of the best trails in the region, including the "Susquehanna" and "Tioga" runs, which are favorites among advanced skiers. An interesting fact about Elk Mountain is that it was founded in 1959 by a group of local businessmen who wanted to create a ski resort in the area. For beginners, the "Meadows" and "Lenape Lane" runs are recommended, as they offer gentle terrain with beautiful views. After a day on the slopes, visitors can head to the "Slopeside Pub & Grill" for drinks and snacks.
Terrain mix: Elk Mountain Ski Resort is located in the Endless Mountains region of Pennsylvania. The resort is situated in the Endless Mountains, which is a region known for its rolling hills and scenic beauty. Elk Mountain itself is part of the Endless Mountains and is a prominent peak in the region.
The ski resort offers a variety of terrain, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs, and is known for its challenging slopes and excellent snow conditions. The mountain features a vertical drop of 1,000 feet and has a summit elevation of 2,693 feet.
Overall, the mountain ranges and aspects of Elk Mountain Ski Resort in Pennsylvania include the Endless Mountains region, Elk Mountain itself, and the diverse terrain and challenging slopes that the resort offers.
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 BGM.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Elk Mountain -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Hillside Campgrounds
- Keen Lake Camping And Cottage Resort
- Lackawanna State Park
- East Lake Campground
- Carpenter Town
- Camp Archbald
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 Elk Mountain in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Elk Mountain reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Elk Mountain
Where does the snow data for Elk Mountain 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 Elk Mountain?
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 Elk Mountain?
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 Elk Mountain.