Blue Mountain Snow Report
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Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain Ski Resort in Ontario is one of the most popular ski destinations in the province, known for its variety of trails catering to all levels of skiers. The resort boasts 43 trails and 16 lifts, with the best trails being The Grind and The Orchard, offering challenging terrain and breathtaking views. Few people know that Blue Mountain was once a limestone quarry before it was transformed into the ski resort it is today. For beginners, the Badlands trail is a perfect choice as it is gentle and wide, allowing for comfortable learning. For après ski, the Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen is the best option, offering live music and a wide selection of food and drinks.
Terrain mix: The Blue Mountain ski resort in Canada is located in the Blue Mountains region of Ontario. The resort is situated on the Niagara Escarpment, a prominent ridge that runs through the region. The ski resort is known for its diverse terrain, with a variety of runs catering to all skill levels.
Some of the pertinent mountain ranges and aspects of the Blue Mountain ski resort include:
1. The Niagara Escarpment: This natural geological formation provides the backdrop for the ski resort and offers stunning views of the surrounding area. The escarpment also influences the terrain at the resort, with steep slopes and cliffs providing challenging runs for advanced skiers.
2. Blue Mountain: The resort's namesake mountain is the main attraction for skiers and snowboarders. Blue Mountain offers a variety of runs, including groomed trails, moguls, and glades, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
3. The Orchard: This area of the resort is known for its beginner-friendly slopes and wide-open runs, making it ideal for those new to skiing or snowboarding.
4. The Badlands: This section of the resort features steep terrain and challenging runs, making it a favorite among advanced skiers and snowboarders looking for a thrill.
Overall, the Blue Mountain ski resort offers a diverse range of terrain and mountain aspects, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts of all levels.
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 CLE.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Blue Mountain -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
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 Mountain in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Blue Mountain reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Blue Mountain
Where does the snow data for Blue Mountain 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 Mountain?
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 Mountain?
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 Mountain.