Owl's Head Snow Report
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Owl's Head
Owl's Head ski resort in Quebec offers stunning views of Lake Memphremagog and 50 trails, with the majority being intermediate level runs. The resort's best trails include World Cup, which is steep and challenging, and Lookout, which offers panoramic views of the lake. An interesting historical fact about Owl's Head is that the resort was originally founded by a group of American businessmen in the 1950s. For beginners, the resort recommends the Bunny Hill and Magic Carpet areas. For apres ski, Le Tucker is a popular bar and restaurant where visitors can enjoy live music and delicious food.
Terrain mix: Owl's Head Ski Resort is located in the Eastern Townships region of Quebec, Canada. The resort is situated at the base of Owl's Head Mountain, which is part of the Green Mountains range. The highest point of Owl's Head Mountain is at an elevation of 2,674 feet (815 meters).
The ski resort offers a variety of mountain aspects, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced slopes. There are 51 trails and glades, with a total skiable area of 170 acres. The resort also features a vertical drop of 1,770 feet (540 meters) and a total of 9 lifts, including a high-speed quad chairlift.
Overall, Owl's Head Ski Resort offers a diverse range of mountain experiences for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
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 BTV.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Owl's Head -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
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 Owl's Head in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Owl's Head reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Owl's Head
Where does the snow data for Owl's Head 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 Owl's Head?
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 Owl's Head?
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 Owl's Head.