Laurel Mountain Ski Resort snow report
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Laurel Mountain Ski Resort
Laurel Mountain Ski Resort in Pennsylvania offers a variety of trails for all levels of skiers, with the black diamond Wildcat Trail being a standout favorite among seasoned skiers. Interestingly, the resort was originally built as a Works Progress Administration project during the Great Depression. For beginners, the Easy Rider Trail provides a gentle slope to get comfortable on. After hitting the slopes, the Foggy Goggle bar offers a cozy spot to unwind with a drink and live music.
Terrain mix: Laurel Mountain Ski Resort in Pennsylvania is located in the Laurel Highlands region and is known for its picturesque mountain scenery. The resort is situated within the Laurel Mountain Range, a subrange of the Allegheny Mountains.
The mountain itself has an elevation of 2,758 feet and offers a vertical drop of 761 feet. The ski resort features 20 trails, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs, as well as a terrain park for freestyle skiers and snowboarders.
Some of the notable mountain aspects of Laurel Mountain Ski Resort include its natural snowfall, which is enhanced by snowmaking capabilities, and its challenging terrain that is popular among experienced skiers and snowboarders. Additionally, the resort offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
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 PBZ.
Nearby SNOTEL stations
USDA NRCS SNOTEL stations within driving range. Cross-check whether the snow at Laurel Mountain Ski Resort is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Frostburg 1 Nnw | 1 in | → |
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Laurel Mountain Ski Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
- Hidden Valley Resort
- Seven Springs Mountain Resort
- Mystic Mountain At Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
- Blue Knob
- Boyce Park
Campgrounds
- Camp Ligonier
- Kooser State Park
- Antiochian Village Camp
- Woodland Campground
- Quemahoning Family Rec Area
- Laurel Hill State Park
Fishing spots
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 Laurel Mountain Ski Resort in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Laurel Mountain Ski Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Laurel Mountain Ski Resort
Where does the snow data for Laurel Mountain Ski Resort 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 Laurel Mountain Ski Resort?
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 Laurel Mountain Ski Resort?
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 Laurel Mountain Ski Resort.