Big Rock Snow Report
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Big Rock
Big Rock ski resort in Maine offers a variety of trails for skiers of all levels, with intermediate runs like Moosehead and Chummy being the most popular. Interestingly, Big Rock was originally built as a WPA project during the Great Depression, making it a historical landmark that few people know about. For beginner skiers, the gentle slopes of Little Abenaki are a great place to start. After a day on the slopes, the best apres ski bar in the area is The Inn by the River, where you can enjoy a cold beer and delicious pub fare while taking in the stunning views of the nearby mountains.
Terrain mix: Big-Rock Ski Resort is located in the United States. Some of the pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of the resort include:
1. The resort is located in the Rocky Mountains, which is a major mountain range in North America that stretches from Canada down to the United States.
2. Big-Rock Ski Resort offers a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders, with many runs catering to different skill levels.
3. The resort boasts several peaks and summits, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
4. The resort is known for its challenging slopes and steep terrain, making it a popular destination for advanced skiers and snowboarders.
5. The mountain aspects of Big-Rock Ski Resort include well-groomed trails, powder-filled bowls, and tree-lined runs, providing a diverse and exciting skiing experience for visitors.
Overall, Big-Rock Ski Resort offers a unique mountain experience in the United States, with its stunning natural beauty and challenging terrain attracting outdoor enthusiasts from around the world.
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 CAR.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Big Rock -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Campgrounds
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 Big Rock in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Big Rock reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Big Rock
Where does the snow data for Big Rock 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 Big Rock?
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 Big Rock?
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 Big Rock.