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Bristol Mountain Ski Resort snow report

New York, United States Cheshire
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Bristol Mountain Ski Resort -- New York ski resort
Bristol Mountain Ski Resort New York · Cheshire
About this resort

Bristol Mountain Ski Resort

Bristol Mountain Ski Resort is a popular ski resort located in New York. The resort offers a variety of trails for skiers of all levels, with some of the best trails for advanced skiers being the Twilight Zone and Meteor. An interesting fact about Bristol Mountain is that it was the first ski area in the country to use snowmaking equipment. For beginners, the Sunset trail is a great option, as it offers a gentle slope and wide area for practicing turns. After a day of skiing, the Empire Room is a great apres ski bar to unwind and enjoy a drink or two. Overall, Bristol Mountain Ski Resort offers a fantastic skiing experience with something for everyone.

Terrain mix: Bristol Mountain Ski Resort is located in the Bristol Mountain range in the Finger Lakes region of New York. The mountain itself is part of the Bristol Hills, which are a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains. The highest point of Bristol Mountain is 2,200 feet above sea level, with a vertical drop of 1,200 feet.

The ski resort offers a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs. There are also several terrain parks for those looking to try out some freestyle tricks.

Bristol Mountain is known for its stunning views of the surrounding countryside, including Canandaigua Lake and the city of Rochester. The mountain is also home to a number of hiking and mountain biking trails, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts year-round.

StateNew York
LocationCheshire
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 BUF.

298 FXUS61 KBUF 070628 AFDBUF Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Buffalo NY 228 AM EDT Sun Jun 7 2026 .WHAT HAS CHANGED... No significant changes with this forecast package. && .KEY MESSAGES... 1) Increasing heat this week. Heat indices could reach the mid 90s by the end of next week. && .DISCUSSION... KEY MESSAGE 1...Increasing heat this week. Heat indices could reach the mid 90s by the end of next week. After a comfortable day today, an upper level ridge will build across the region Monday and Tuesday, as surface high pressure drifts to the east coast. This will support a warming trend, with temperatures reaching the 80s Monday and nearing 90F by Tuesday. Humidity levels early in the week look to stay low enough to keep these readings from feeling oppressive. Temperatures for the rest of the week will remain in the 80s to around 90F, but increasing humidity will bring the potential for heat index values reaching the lower to mid 90s by Thursday and Friday, with the warmest readings across portions of the Genesee Valley and western Finger Lakes. && .AVIATION /06Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/... Lingering moisture and cyclonic flow may produce widely scattered showers across the North Country (KART) today, with dry conditions expected elsewhere through the TAF period. In terms of flight conditions, there is fairly high confidence that the North Country will see a period of MVFR ceilings (with patchy IFR ceilings across the higher terrain) through at least the early afternoon, with building surface ridge then bringing VFR conditions this afternoon and evening. Elsewhere, nocturnal cooling/lingering low level moisture may lead to a period of some patchy IFR/MVFR early this morning, though the extent of this remains questionable. Potential for this looks to be greatest across the higher terrain of the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes, though cannot rule out some lower ceilings making it into KBUF/KROC for a brief period early this morning. Whatever stratus/fog does form will give way to VFR conditions today as ridge builds in and diurnal heating/mixing helps to mix out the low level moisture. Outlook... Tonight...Mainly VFR. Monday and Tuesday...VFR. Wednesday and Thursday...Mainly VFR with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Localized lower flight CATs within any heavier showers or storms. && .MARINE... High pressure building into the lower Great Lakes will maintain quiet conditions today through early next week, with generally light to modest winds and minimal waves. && .BUF WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... NY...None. MARINE...None. && $$ DISCUSSION...TMA AVIATION...TMA MARINE...TMA
Around the area

Beyond the slopes

Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Bristol Mountain Ski Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.

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 Bristol Mountain Ski Resort in the Snoflo app

Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Bristol Mountain Ski Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.

FAQ

About Bristol Mountain Ski Resort

Where does the snow data for Bristol Mountain Ski Resort 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 Bristol Mountain Ski Resort?

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 Bristol Mountain Ski Resort?

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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Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Bristol Mountain Ski Resort.