Paoli Peaks snow report
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Paoli Peaks
Paoli Peaks ski resort in Indiana offers 15 trails (ranging from beginner to expert), 5 chairlifts, and two surface lifts. The best trails are considered to be the North Face and South Face, which offer intermediate to advanced terrain. A lesser-known fact about the resort is that it was originally built by Chuck and Jan Eliason in 1978 as a small ski hill for their six children to enjoy. For beginner skiers, the Learning Area is a great option with its gentle slopes and dedicated lift. As for apres ski, the resort's Alpine Cafe serves up food and drinks, but for a livelier atmosphere, the nearby French Lick Resort has multiple bars and restaurants to choose from.
Terrain mix: The Paoli Peaks ski resort in Indiana is located in the Paoli Hills, which is part of the larger Southern Indiana Uplands region. The resort features several ski runs and trails that make use of the natural terrain of the area, including gentle slopes and rolling hills. The highest point in the Paoli Hills is about 1,000 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest points in the state of Indiana. The resort also offers views of the surrounding Hoosier National Forest and the Ohio River Valley.
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 BMX.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Paoli Peaks -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Campgrounds
- Springs Valley Recreation Area
- Springs Valley Rec Area
- Modern Campground
- Spring Mill State Park
- Campground
- Newton Stewart State Rec Area - Patoka Lake
Fishing spots
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 Paoli Peaks in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Paoli Peaks reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Paoli Peaks
Where does the snow data for Paoli Peaks 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 Paoli Peaks?
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 Paoli Peaks?
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 Paoli Peaks.