Hidden Valley Resort snow report
Hidden Valley Resort
Hidden Valley Resort is a popular ski resort located in the Laurel Mountains of Pennsylvania. The resort features 28 slopes and trails, with the best trails for advanced skiers being Wildcat and Lower Wildcat. For beginners, the Fawn Lane and Easy Rider trails offer gentle slopes ideal for learning. A little-known fact about Hidden Valley is that it was originally built in 1958 as a private ski club for employees of the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company. Today, the resort is open to the public and features a variety of amenities, including a cozy lodge, restaurants, and shops. For après ski, the Clocktower restaurant is a great option for drinks and dinner.
Terrain mix: Hidden Valley Resort is located in the Laurel Highlands region of Pennsylvania, which is known for its rolling hills, wooded areas, and numerous ski resorts. The resort itself is situated in the Hidden Valley Mountain range, which is a subrange of the Allegheny Mountains.
The ski resort features a variety of mountain aspects, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain. The slopes at Hidden Valley Resort range from gentle beginner runs to challenging black diamond trails, making it suitable for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels.
Some of the key mountain aspects at Hidden Valley Resort include:
1. The Front Side: This area of the resort features a mix of beginner and intermediate runs, as well as the main lodge and lift access.
2. The Back Side: This area offers more challenging terrain, with black diamond runs and gladed areas for advanced skiers and snowboarders.
3. The North Summit: This section of the resort provides access to some of the steepest terrain, as well as beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
Overall, Hidden Valley Resort offers a diverse range of mountain aspects and terrain, making it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts in Pennsylvania.
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 PBZ.
Nearby SNOTEL stations
USDA NRCS SNOTEL stations within driving range. Cross-check whether the snow at Hidden Valley Resort is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Frostburg 1 Nnw | 1 in | → |
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Hidden Valley Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
- Seven Springs Mountain Resort
- Laurel Mountain Ski Resort
- Mystic Mountain At Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
- Wisp At Deep Creek Mountain Resort
- Boyce Park
Campgrounds
- Kooser State Park
- Laurel Hill State Park
- Camp Ligonier
- Paddler's Lane Campground
- Kentuck Campground
- Kentuck - Ohiopyle State Park
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 Hidden Valley Resort in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Hidden Valley Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Hidden Valley Resort
Where does the snow data for Hidden Valley 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 Hidden Valley 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 Hidden Valley 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.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Hidden Valley Resort.