Mohawk Mountain Snow Report
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Mohawk Mountain
Mohawk Mountain ski resort located in Cornwall, Connecticut is a well-known family-friendly resort with 25 trails of varying difficulty levels. The resort boasts a rich history, being the first ski resort in Connecticut, established in 1947. The best trails for advanced skiers are the Cornice and the Wolverine while beginners can enjoy the Snowball and the Mohawk trails. For novice skiers, the resort offers a Learn to Ski program with certified instructors. The best après-ski bar is the Pine Lodge, offering a cozy atmosphere and delicious food and drinks. An interesting fact is that the resort hosted the first snowmaking machine invented by Walt Schoenknecht in 1950, revolutionizing the ski industry.
Terrain mix: The Mohawk Mountain Ski Resort in Connecticut is located in the Berkshire Mountains of northwestern Connecticut. The resort is situated on Mohawk Mountain, which is part of the Taconic Mountain Range. The mountain rises to an elevation of 1,600 feet and offers skiers and snowboarders a variety of terrain with a vertical drop of 650 feet.
The ski resort features 24 trails, 7 lifts, and a terrain park for freestyle skiers and snowboarders. The mountain offers a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced trails, as well as a dedicated learning area for beginners.
Overall, Mohawk Mountain offers a picturesque setting with scenic views of the surrounding mountains and the Housatonic River Valley. The mountain's diverse terrain and variety of trails make it a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
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 ALY.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Mohawk Mountain -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Housatonic Meadows State Park Campground
- Housatonic Meadows State Park
- Silver Hill Campsite
- Dean's Ravine Campsite
- Sharon Mountain Campsite
- Belter's Campsites
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 Mohawk Mountain in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Mohawk Mountain reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Mohawk Mountain
Where does the snow data for Mohawk 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 Mohawk 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 Mohawk 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 Mohawk Mountain.