Mount Tom snow report
Mount Tom
Mount Tom ski resort in Massachusetts is a small but popular destination for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts. The resort offers a variety of trails, but the best ones are considered to be the Hocus Pocus and the Giant Slalom. An interesting fact about Mount Tom is that it was once a popular venue for ski jumping competitions in the early 1900s. For beginners, the resort offers the Bunny Hill, which is a gentle slope ideal for learning and practicing basic skiing skills. The best apres ski bar in the area is the Eastside Grill, which offers a cozy atmosphere and great drinks and food.
Terrain mix: Mount Tom Ski Area is located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, and is part of the Mount Tom Range in the Berkshire Mountains. The ski area itself is situated on the northern slopes of Mount Tom, offering skiers and snowboarders a variety of terrain to explore. The mountain features a vertical drop of 300 feet and a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced trails. The summit of Mount Tom offers sweeping views of the Connecticut River Valley and surrounding mountain ranges.
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 BOX.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Mount Tom -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Westover Arb Military
- Koa Weathampton
- Chester - Blanford State Forest
- Primitve Camping Area
- Dar State Forest
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 Mount Tom in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Mount Tom reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Mount Tom
Where does the snow data for Mount Tom 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 Mount Tom?
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 Mount Tom?
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 Mount Tom.