* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches possible. * WHERE...All of eastern New York and western New England. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An impactful long-duration winter storm is expected Sunday into Monday. Snowfall rates may exceed one inch per hour at times, especially on Sunday night. The highest snowfall amounts are expected across the eastern Catskills, Mid Hudson Valley, and southwestern New England.
Otis Ridge ski resort in Massachusetts offers a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere with 11 trails, mostly intermediate, and one beginner trail.
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Humidity
No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 5.0". Weather today, mostly sunny, with a high near 25. west wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Up to 7" of more snowfall forecasted over the next 5 days.
Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) shows how much water the snow holds. This is ideal for year-to-year tracking of real snowfall and water resources. Measurements from Stockbridge.
Snowpack depth measures how much snow has accumulated in the area. This is a key indicator of powder quality, trail coverage, and how epic your runs are going to be this season at Otis Ridge.
Recent air temperature fluctuations at Otis Ridge impact snow quality and stability, from powder to slush.
The pertinent mountain range and mountain aspects of Otis Ridge Ski Resort in Massachusetts are as follows:
1. Mountain Range: Otis Ridge is located in the Berkshire Mountains, a small, but beautiful mountain range in western Massachusetts.
2. Mountain Aspects: Otis Ridge has a vertical drop of 400 feet, with 11 trails and 5 lifts. The terrain is suitable for skiers and snowboarders of all levels, with 20% beginner, 50% intermediate, and 30% advanced trails. The resort also offers night skiing and snow tubing for guests to enjoy.
The resort has a rich history, being one of the oldest ski areas in the state established in 1946. It was also the first ski area to allow night skiing in Massachusetts. For beginners, it is recommended to start with the gentle slopes of the Big Easy trail. After a day on the slopes, the best apres ski bar is the rustic and cozy Otis Ridge Lodge, where skiers can enjoy a hot drink by the fireplace.
The ski area received 0" of new snowfall since yesterday.
Weather today, mostly sunny, with a high near 25. west wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Otis Ridge is expected to receive up to 7.2" of new snowfall in the next 5 days.
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Massachusetts ski conditions remain strong heading into the weekend, with the heaviest recent snowfall centered in central and northeastern parts of the state. Notably, Nohrsc Holden (near Wachusett Mountain Ski Area) received 4" in the last 24 hours, with a 7" snowpack and continued snowfall expected. Wachusett Mountain, located near Ashburnham and Barre Falls Dam—both showing 1" new snow and ... Read more