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Roaring Brook Ski Area Snow Report

New York, United States Shokan
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Roaring Brook Ski Area -- New York ski resort
Roaring Brook Ski Area New York · Shokan
About this resort

Roaring Brook Ski Area

Roaring Brook Ski Area is a small, family-friendly ski resort located in New York. The resort has a good mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced trails. The most popular trails are the black diamond runs on the East side of the resort, which offer challenging terrain and stunning views. A little-known fact about the resort is that it was originally built by local farmers in the 1930s as a place to ski for fun. For beginners, the best trail is the Bunny Hill, which is perfect for learning the basics of skiing. The best apres ski bar is The Lodge, which offers a cozy atmosphere and delicious drinks.

Terrain mix: The Roaring Brook Ski Area in New York is located in the Taconic Mountains, a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains. The ski resort is situated on the slopes of Catamount Mountain, with terrain that includes a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced ski runs. The highest point at Roaring Brook Ski Area reaches an elevation of approximately 1,700 feet.

StateNew York
LocationShokan
Base elevation2,195 ft
Summit elevation3,238 ft
Skiable acreage176 acres
Lifts9
Runs61
Longest run12,136 ft
Opened1968
Terrain parkYes
Night skiingYes
Detailed forecast

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.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

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.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & snow

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.

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Forecast discussion

What forecasters are seeing

Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS BGM.

413 FXUS61 KBGM 240535 AFDBGM Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Binghamton NY 135 AM EDT Sat Oct 24 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... Lowered this morning`s temperatures, especially in the deeper valleys. Lowered temperatures tonight into early Sunday morning, again, mainly in the valleys due to expected excellent radiational cooling conditions. Minor adjustments to valley fog expectations the next several night. Tuesday is trending cooler behind a dry cold front, with cold temperatures expected Tuesday night. && .KEY MESSAGES... 1) High pressure over the region will generally keep conditions seasonably mild and dry. A couple of weak cold fronts will move through next week with brief cool periods to follow. && .DISCUSSION... KEY MESSAGE 1... A few high clouds will exit the area early this morning. After a chilly start in the mid-20s to lower 30s it will warm up nicely into the upper 50s to low 60s with plenty of sunshine this afternoon. It will be another cold one tonight with high pressure overhead. Sunday features more sunshine and warm afternoon temperatures in the 60s. Our area remains under high pressure into Monday, with west winds increasing between 5 to 10 mph. This setup will allow for additional warming, with highs likely to reach well into the 60s and even near 70 for the deeper valleys Monday afternoon. Skies will be sunny, except for a few late day clouds moving in from the north. A weak, moisture starved cold front will drop south through our area Monday night into Tuesday; providing a glancing blow of cooler air. Surface winds shift out of the north. Monday night features lows in the upper 20s to 30s. Tuesday will see more sunny and dry conditions, but much cooler highs only in the upper 40s to 50s areawide. Canadian high pressure settles overhead Tuesday night, bringing light winds, clear skies and cold lows well down into the 20s and low 30s. Dry and mostly sunny weather continues for Wednesday, with a slow moderating trend. South winds increase on Thursday out ahead of another weak frontal boundary. Expected a few clouds around, but warmer temperatures well into the 60s are in the forecast. Overall, other than a few slight chances for brief light rain, it now looks to remain dry and mild right through Halloween. && .AVIATION /06Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/... Mainly VFR conditions are expected through the next 24 hours (at least through 06Z Sunday). The one exception is expected to be at KELM early this morning with valley fog likely resulting in VLIFR visby restrictions. There is also a small chance for some fog to reach KITH, but confidence is too low to include in this set of TAFs. Any fog will dissipate by 13-14Z, resulting in a return to VFR conditions. Outlook... Sunday through Wednesday...Mainly VFR. Morning fog at KELM possible each morning. && .BGM WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... PA...None. NY...None. && $$ DISCUSSION...MJM AVIATION...BJG

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.

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FAQ

About Roaring Brook Ski Area

Where does the snow data for Roaring Brook Ski Area 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 Roaring Brook Ski Area?

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 Roaring Brook Ski Area?

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.

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