Blue Hills Ski Area snow report
Blue Hills Ski Area
Blue Hills Ski Area is a small ski resort located just outside of Boston. The resort offers a variety of trails for skiers of all levels, with the best trails being Big Blue and Charlie's Chase. An interesting fact is that Blue Hills was once a popular summer destination in the late 1800s, with people flocking to the area to escape the city heat. For beginners, the staff at Blue Hills recommends starting on the gentle slope of the Learning Center. After a day on the slopes, head to the Lodge Bar for some apres ski drinks and snacks.
Terrain mix: Blue Hills Ski Area is located in the Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, Massachusetts. The ski resort is situated within the Blue Hills, which is a small mountain range in eastern Massachusetts. The highest point in the Blue Hills is Great Blue Hill, which stands at 635 feet above sea level.
The ski area itself features several ski slopes and trails that vary in difficulty, making it suitable for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. The mountain aspects of Blue Hills Ski Area include a vertical drop of 309 feet, with the longest trail being approximately 1,200 feet in length.
Overall, Blue Hills Ski Area offers a unique skiing experience in the Boston area, with picturesque views of the surrounding Blue Hills and convenient access for city dwellers looking to hit the slopes.
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 BOX.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Blue Hills Ski Area -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Ymca Camp
- Spang Camp Site
- Ponkapoag Camp Of Appalachian Mountain Club
- Missionary Point
- Camp Christina Entrance
- Minha Casa
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 Blue Hills Ski Area in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Blue Hills Ski Area reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Blue Hills Ski Area
Where does the snow data for Blue Hills 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 Blue Hills 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 Blue Hills 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.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Blue Hills Ski Area.