Jiminy Peak Resort Snow Report
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Jiminy Peak Resort
Jiminy Peak Resort in Massachusetts is known for its 45 trails and 9 lifts, making it the largest ski resort in Southern New England. The resort offers a range of trails for all levels of skiers, but the best trails for advanced skiers are the Jericho and Whitetail trails. An interesting fact about Jiminy Peak is that it was originally called Bermuda Run, but was later renamed after Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio. For beginner skiers, we suggest starting on the beginner-friendly Lower Novice trail. For après ski, John Harvard's Brewery & Ale House is a great place to grab a beer and relax after a long day on the slopes.
Terrain mix: The pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of Jiminy Peak Resort in Massachusetts include:
1. The resort is located in the Taconic Mountains, a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains.
2. The highest point at Jiminy Peak is 2,380 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest peaks in the Berkshires.
3. The ski resort features a vertical drop of 1,150 feet, providing plenty of challenging terrain for skiers and snowboarders.
4. Jiminy Peak also offers a variety of runs and trails, ranging from beginner to expert, as well as terrain parks for freestyle skiers and snowboarders.
5. The mountain aspect of Jiminy Peak includes a variety of natural terrain features, such as glades, steeps, and moguls, providing a diverse and exciting skiing experience for guests.
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 ALY.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Jiminy Peak Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Site 4
- Site 5
- Pittsfield State Forest
- Sites 11, 12, 13
- Crystal Mountain Campsite (& Privy)
- Ash Group Site
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 Jiminy Peak Resort in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Jiminy Peak Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Jiminy Peak Resort
Where does the snow data for Jiminy Peak 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 Jiminy Peak 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 Jiminy Peak 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 Jiminy Peak Resort.