Mountain View Snow Report
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Mountain View
Mountain View Ski Resort is one of Ontario's best ski resorts with over 30 trails for skiers of all levels. The resort is known for its well-groomed trails and picturesque views of the surrounding mountains. One of the hidden gems of the resort is the "Whiskey Jack" trail, which offers an intermediate level run with stunning views. A little-known fact about the resort is that it was originally a mining town in the late 1800s. For beginners, the "Easy Street" trail is a great option, offering a gentle slope to practice on. For après ski options, The Black Diamond bar is a popular spot, offering a cozy atmosphere and delicious cocktails.
Terrain mix: The Mountain-View ski resort in Canada is surrounded by several notable mountain ranges and mountain aspects. Some of the pertinent ones include:
1. The Rocky Mountains: The Rocky Mountains are a major mountain range that runs through western North America, including parts of Canada. The Mountain-View ski resort may offer stunning views of the Rocky Mountains and potentially even have ski runs that are located within this range.
2. The Coast Mountains: Located in British Columbia, the Coast Mountains are another prominent mountain range near the Mountain-View ski resort. These mountains are known for their rugged peaks and deep snow, making them popular among skiers and snowboarders.
3. The Purcell Mountains: The Purcell Mountains are a subrange of the Columbia Mountains in southeastern British Columbia. They are known for their scenic beauty and challenging terrain, making them a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
4. Mountain Aspects: The Mountain-View ski resort may also have specific mountain aspects, such as north-facing slopes that receive more snow and retain better conditions, or south-facing slopes that receive more sun and can offer better views. These aspects can play a significant role in the overall skiing experience at the resort.
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 CLE.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Mountain View -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
- Mount St. Louis Moonstone
- Pine Ridge Ski Club
- Heights Of Horseshoe
- Horseshoe Resort
- Ski Snow Valley Barrie
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 Mountain View in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Mountain View reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Mountain View
Where does the snow data for Mountain View 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 Mountain View?
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 Mountain View?
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 Mountain View.