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Black Mountain Of Maine Snow Report

Maine, United States Rumford
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Black Mountain Of Maine -- Maine ski resort
Black Mountain Of Maine Maine · Rumford
About this resort

Black Mountain Of Maine

Black Mountain of Maine ski resort offers a variety of trails for all skill levels, with the best being the narrow, winding runs of the "Black Hole" and the scenic, tree-lined "West Slope." For beginners, the gentle "Lodge Run" offers a comfortable introduction to skiing. Black Mountain of Maine has a rich history, having been founded in 1960 by a group of local families who wanted to offer affordable skiing to the community. Interesting fact: the resort was originally named "Squaw Mountain," but it was changed in 2003 to be more culturally sensitive. For après ski, visitors can enjoy a cold brew and live music at the cozy "Black Diamond Bar & Grill."

Terrain mix: The Black Mountain of Maine ski resort is located in the western part of the state, near Rumford. The resort is situated in the Mahoosuc Range, which is part of the larger Appalachian Mountain range. The mountain itself has a vertical drop of 1,380 feet and offers a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities. The resort also features a network of trails and glades that wind through the surrounding forests, providing a unique and challenging skiing experience.

StateMaine
LocationRumford
Skiable acreage50 acres
Lifts5
Runs22
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 GYX.

101 FXUS61 KGYX 280646 AFDGYX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Gray ME 246 AM EDT Wed Oct 28 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... No significant changes to the forecast with this update. && .KEY MESSAGES... 1. High pressure continues to dominate the weather for the week. Expect dry conditions and no significant weather impacts. && .DISCUSSION... KEY MESSAGE 1 DESCRIPTION... High pressure slides offshore today and the resulting return flow will bring slightly warmer temperatures and dewpoints to the region. Temperatures warm into the low to mid-50s areawide with some upper 40s in the far north. Heating looks to get impeded by a shortwave bringing an increase in cloud cover during the afternoon, but many locations will see temperatures similar to, or slightly warmer than, yesterday. Thursday is going to be the noticeably warmer day as return flow transitions to southerly gradient flow as low pressure approaches from the north. Full sun should allow temperatures to mix into the 60s area wide with southern locations nearing 70F. The combination of warming dewpoints and a degree of increasing cloud cover is going to make Thursday night quite mild compared to recent nights with temperatures only bottoming out in the mid to upper 40s for most of the area, and low 50s for the coastal plain. Low pressure passing to the north drags a cold front through beginning Thursday night, and it looks like it is going to be mostly dry. There is still some uncertainty with how this plays out coverage wise with global ensembles still unsure if showers are going to make it out of the mountains, but this point may ultimately become moot since the aforementioned showers are depicted to only be good for a few hundredths of an inch anyway (around a tenth along the International Border). The 28.00Z NAM nest and RRFS are a little more excited and are showing a more organized band of showers approaching the area, but do also depict it pretty well losing the battle to the dry air to the southeast resulting in little to nothing for the majority of the area. Any shower activity comes to an end pretty quickly on Friday setting the stage for a dry and seasonable stretch for the Halloween Weekend as high pressure builds right back in. Ensembles are still showing a signal for a more active pattern to start November, but also seem to want to push it back in time with every new run so if/when this comes to fruition is still up in the air. && .AVIATION /06Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/... Through 06Z Thursday: There may be some patchy valley fog at LEB close to sunrise this morning. Otherwise, VFR prevails through the day and into the first part of tonight. Outlook... Thursday-Thursday: There may again be a brief period of IFR or lower in valley fog at LEB, CON, and MHT prior to sunrise Thursday. Otherwise, VFR continues. Friday: Another front approaches the region and some MVFR CIGs may be possible north of the mtns, including HIE. Saturday-Sunday: VFR conditions expected. && .MARINE... Winds and seas expected to remain below SCA thresholds thru today under high pressure. As the high shifts offshore, southwest winds will increase Thu into Fri. Some gusts may approach 25 kt along with seas approaching 5 ft in the vicinity of Skate Bank. Overall I expect conditions to remain below SCA thresholds. && .GYX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... ME...None. NH...None. MARINE...None. && $$ DISCUSSION...Baron AVIATION...Baron/Legro/Cornwell MARINE...Legro

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 Black Mountain Of Maine

Where does the snow data for Black Mountain Of Maine 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 Black Mountain Of Maine?

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 Black Mountain Of Maine?

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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