Madawaska Valley (Radcliffe Hills) Snow Report
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Madawaska Valley (Radcliffe Hills)
Madawaska Valley (Radcliffe Hills) is a small ski resort in Ontario that offers a family-friendly environment with affordable lift tickets. The resort boasts a total of 11 runs, with the best trails being the black diamond, "The Ridge," and the blue run, "The Moose." One interesting fact is that the resort was founded in 1966 by former Canadian ski champion Nancy Greene. For beginner skiers, the "Bunny Hill" provides a gentle slope to practice on. The best apres ski bar would be the on-site "Valley Bar and Grill," which serves up tasty comfort food and refreshing drinks.
Terrain mix: The Madawaska Valley-Radcliffe Hills ski resort in Canada is situated in the Ottawa Valley region of Ontario. The pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of this ski resort include:
1. Madawaska Highlands: The resort is located in the Madawaska Highlands, a region characterized by rolling hills and dense forests. The Madawaska Highlands offer a picturesque backdrop for skiing and snowboarding.
2. Radcliffe Hills: The ski resort is situated in the Radcliffe Hills, a series of small hills and ridges that provide challenging terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
3. Elevation: The resort has a base elevation of approximately 400 meters (1,312 feet) and a summit elevation of around 600 meters (1,968 feet), providing a vertical drop of approximately 200 meters (656 feet).
4. Slopes: The ski resort offers a variety of slopes ranging from gentle beginner runs to steep expert terrain. The slopes at Madawaska Valley-Radcliffe Hills cater to skiers and snowboarders of all abilities.
Overall, the Madawaska Valley-Radcliffe Hills ski resort offers a diverse range of mountain aspects and terrain, making it an ideal 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 BUF.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Madawaska Valley (Radcliffe Hills) -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
- Alice Hill Park (Pembroke Ski Club)
- Mount Molson Ski Hill
- Dacre Heights
- Calabogie Peaks
- Sir Sam's Ski Area
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 Madawaska Valley (Radcliffe Hills) in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Madawaska Valley (Radcliffe Hills) reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Madawaska Valley (Radcliffe Hills)
Where does the snow data for Madawaska Valley (Radcliffe Hills) 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 Madawaska Valley (Radcliffe Hills)?
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 Madawaska Valley (Radcliffe Hills)?
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 Madawaska Valley (Radcliffe Hills).