Massanutten Resort Snow Report
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Massanutten Resort
Massanutten Resort, located in Virginia, offers a variety of slopes for skiers of all levels. The best trails for advanced skiers are Paradice and Diamond Jim, while beginners can enjoy the gentle slopes of the Easy Street and Upper Showtime trails. An interesting fact about Massanutten is that it was originally a family farm that was converted into a ski resort in the 1970s. For beginners, we recommend taking a lesson at the Snow Sports School, which offers classes and private instruction. After a long day of skiing, head to Base Camp for some après ski drinks and snacks.
Terrain mix: The Massanutten Resort ski resort is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, specifically in the Massanutten Mountain range. The resort features several ski slopes and trails that offer a variety of skiing and snowboarding opportunities for visitors. The mountain aspects of Massanutten Resort include both beginner and advanced slopes, as well as terrain parks and tubing areas. The resort also offers scenic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
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 RNK.
Nearby SNOTEL stations
USDA NRCS SNOTEL stations within driving range. Cross-check whether the snow at Massanutten Resort is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Frostburg 1 Nnw | 64 in | → |
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Massanutten Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Briery Branch Day Use Area
- Staunton Dam Day Use Area
- Tomahawk Pond Day Use Area
- Elkhorn Lake Day Use Area
- Bealers Ferry Boat Launch
- Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site
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 Massanutten Resort in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Massanutten Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Massanutten Resort
Where does the snow data for Massanutten 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 Massanutten 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 Massanutten 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 Massanutten Resort.