* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. In New York, Eastern Columbia and Eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Vermont, Bennington County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Bousquet Ski Area is a small, family-friendly ski resort in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
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No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 2.0". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 2 inches, but can be as high as 1 inches. Weather today, showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a chance of showers. some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. temperature rising to near 53 by noon, then falling to around 36 during the remainder of the day. breezy, with a south wind 13 to 21 mph becoming west in the afternoon. winds could gust as high as 46 mph. chance of precipitation is 90%. new rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Up to 3" of more snowfall forecasted over the next 5 days.
Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) shows how much water the snow holds. This is ideal for year-to-year tracking of real snowfall and water resources. Measurements from Stockbridge.
Snowpack depth measures how much snow has accumulated in the area. This is a key indicator of powder quality, trail coverage, and how epic your runs are going to be this season at Bousquet Ski Area.
Recent air temperature fluctuations at Bousquet Ski Area impact snow quality and stability, from powder to slush.
Bousquet Ski Area is located in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts. The ski resort is situated on the slopes of Bousquet Mountain, which is part of the Taconic Range. The mountain has a summit elevation of 1,818 feet and offers skiers and snowboarders a vertical drop of 750 feet. Bousquet Mountain features a variety of terrain, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs, as well as a terrain park for freestyle riders.
The ski area features 23 trails, with the best being the intermediate-level Chute and the advanced-level Tombstone. Few people know that Bousquet was the birthplace of modern snowmaking, with a patent for artificial snowmaking filed by the resort's founder in 1950. For beginner skiers, the gentle slopes of the bunny hill and the learning area are excellent places to start. The best apres ski bar is the Rusty Anchor, located at the base of the mountain, which offers live music, classic cocktails, and a cozy atmosphere.
The ski area received 0" of new snowfall since yesterday.
Weather today, showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a chance of showers. some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. temperature rising to near 53 by noon, then falling to around 36 during the remainder of the day. breezy, with a south wind 13 to 21 mph becoming west in the afternoon. winds could gust as high as 46 mph. chance of precipitation is 90%. new rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Bousquet Ski Area is expected to receive up to 2.81" of new snowfall in the next 5 days.