Ski Report

Whitetail Ski Resort snow report

Pennsylvania, United States Mercersburg
⚠ Heat Advisory · Heat Advisory issued July 14 at 2:13PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
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Whitetail Ski Resort -- Pennsylvania ski resort
Whitetail Ski Resort Pennsylvania · Mercersburg
About this resort

Whitetail Ski Resort

Whitetail Ski Resort is a popular ski resort located in Pennsylvania. The resort offers 23 trails for skiers of all levels, with the best trails being Snow Park, Fanciful, and Limelight. Interestingly, the resort was built on land that was once a fruit farm in the 1970s. For beginner skiers, the resort provides a variety of easy trails such as Sidetrack and Home Run. The best apres ski bar is the Black Bear Tavern, which offers a cozy atmosphere with a wide range of drinks and delicious pub food. Overall, Whitetail Ski Resort is an excellent destination for skiing enthusiasts looking to enjoy a fun and exciting winter getaway.

Terrain mix: Whitetail Ski Resort is located in the Appalachian Mountain range in Pennsylvania. The resort is situated on two main peaks: Whitetail Mountain and Blue Mountain. Whitetail Mountain has a summit elevation of 1,800 feet and Blue Mountain has a summit elevation of 1,500 feet. The resort offers a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, including beginner slopes, intermediate runs, and challenging black diamond trails. Whitetail Ski Resort is known for its well-groomed slopes, modern lift system, and scenic views of the surrounding mountains.

StatePennsylvania
LocationMercersburg
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 CTP.

345 FXUS61 KCTP 140723 AFDCTP Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service State College PA 323 AM EDT Tue Jul 14 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... * Added slight chance of a thunderstorm Wednesday PM * Added smoke Wednesday && .KEY MESSAGES... 1) Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk of heat impacts through midweek && .DISCUSSION... KEY MESSAGE 1: Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase the risk of heat impacts through midweek No change to heat headlines for today and Wednesday. Max heat indices peak 100-105 range Wednesday afternoon. BL mixing and noticeable WNW breeze favored lowering dewpoints during the afternoons Tue-Thu. Some daily record high max temps may be challenged Tue-Wed. This hot spell will be shorter and less intense than earlier this month. Hires model and ensemble guidance supports addition of smoke from upstream wildfires to the fcst with marginal visibility restrictions possible mainly along and to the north of I-80 Wednesday. These data also support a 15-20% chance of a stray thunderstorm Wednesday afternoon/evening. As the short duration heat pattern breaks down, rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely to impact CPA this weekend. Temperatures will return to historical averages for mid to late July into next week. && .AVIATION /06Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/... Prevailing VFR with little to no cloud cover & rain-free conditions are expected during the 00Z TAF period as a high pressure stretches across the Mid-Atlantic. Patchy overnight fog may develop across portions of western Pennsylvania (KBFD) where tonight`s winds will be the lightest, though the mainly dry/sunny weather from this past day will help to mitigate against widespread fog development. Otherwise, winds will trend light and variable tonight, with southerly winds of around 10 kts across our area tomorrow. Outlook... Wed-Thu...Mainly VFR, with areas of late night/AM fog. Fri-Sun...Chance of showers and t-storms. && .CLIMATE... Daily record high max temperatures July 14-16 _____________________________________________ SITE|7/14|7/15|7/16| --------------------------------------------- MDT | 101/1954| 99/2024 | 104/1988 | --------------------------------------------- IPT| 102/1936| 103/1995| 103/1988| --------------------------------------------- AOO| 95/1954| 98/1995| 100/1988| --------------------------------------------- BFD| 89/1979| 88/2013| 97/1988| --------------------------------------------- STCP1| 93/1988| 97/1887| 102/1988| --------------------------------------------- && .CTP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Heat Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening for PAZ004>006-010>012-018-037-041-042. Heat Advisory from 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Wednesday for PAZ019-026>028-045-046-049>053-056>059. Heat Advisory from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday for PAZ035-036- 063>066. && $$ WHAT HAS CHANGED...Steinbugl KEY MESSAGES...Steinbugl DISCUSSION...Steinbugl AVIATION...Teare CLIMATE...Steinbugl

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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Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Whitetail Ski Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.

FAQ

About Whitetail Ski Resort

Where does the snow data for Whitetail 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 Whitetail 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 Whitetail 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.

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