North York Ski Centre (Earl Bales) Snow Report
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North York Ski Centre (Earl Bales)
North York Ski Centre, also known as Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre, is a small ski resort located in Toronto, Ontario. The resort offers six runs of varying difficulty, with the best beginner trail being Easy Street. An interesting fact about the resort is that it was originally built in the 1950s as a landfill site and was later transformed into a ski centre in the 1970s. For beginners, it is recommended to take the Ski or Snowboard Discovery package which includes a lesson, equipment rental, and lift ticket. There is no apres ski bar at the resort, but nearby options include The Frog in the nearby neighbourhood of York Mills.
Terrain mix: The North York Ski Centre, also known as Earl Bales Ski Resort, is a small ski area located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is situated within Earl Bales Park, which is part of the Don River watershed.
As the ski resort is located in a relatively flat area of southern Ontario, there are no major mountain ranges or significant mountain aspects at the North York Ski Centre. The terrain is gentle and suitable for beginner and intermediate skiers and snowboarders. The highest point in the area is around 209 meters (686 feet) above sea level.
Despite the lack of significant elevation, the ski resort offers a variety of runs, including a beginner hill, a tube park, and a terrain park for freestyle enthusiasts. The focus is on providing a fun and accessible skiing and snowboarding experience for residents of Toronto and the surrounding area.
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 BUF.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near North York Ski Centre (Earl Bales) -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
- Uplands Ski Centre
- Centennial Park
- Mt. Chinguacousy Ski And Snowboard Hill
- Ski Dagmar
- Skyloft Ski & Country Club
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 North York Ski Centre (Earl Bales) in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when North York Ski Centre (Earl Bales) reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About North York Ski Centre (Earl Bales)
Where does the snow data for North York Ski Centre (Earl Bales) 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 North York Ski Centre (Earl Bales)?
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 North York Ski Centre (Earl Bales)?
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 North York Ski Centre (Earl Bales).