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Paoli Peaks snow report

Alabama, United States Paoli
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Paoli Peaks -- Alabama ski resort
Paoli Peaks Alabama · Paoli
About this resort

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.

StateAlabama
LocationPaoli
Base elevation600 ft
Summit elevation899 ft
Skiable acreage70 acres
Lifts8
Runs16
Opened1978
Terrain parkYes
Night skiingYes
Detailed forecast

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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.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

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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.

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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & snow

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.

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Forecast discussion

What forecasters are seeing

Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS BMX.

498 FXUS64 KBMX 170610 AFDBMX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Birmingham AL 110 AM CDT Sun May 17 2026 ...New AVIATION... .KEY MESSAGES... Issued at 103 AM CDT SUN MAY 17 2026 - There is a medium chance that some communities across Central Alabama will see their first 90 degree day of the year by early this week. - Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast for parts of the region on Monday, with increased chances toward mid to late this week. && .DISCUSSION... (Sunday through next Saturday) Issued at 1038 PM CDT SAT MAY 16 2026 Water vapor imagery this evening paints a fairly active picture across the country as a series of shortwaves eject across the Plains ahead of a stout upper trough over the Pacific NW. At the surface, high pressure remains in control across the southeast. As a result, we can expect another mild night with lows generally falling into the upper 50s to low 60s. There is a low (15-25%) chance for patchy fog across our southwestern counties as dewpoints narrow overnight. Condensation pressure deficits around 5mb support patchy fog development as well. A ~20 knot LLJ will help usher a plume of healthy moisture across the eastern half of the state tomorrow. This uptick in moisture and a few passing shortwaves will warrant a low chance of showers and storms during the afternoon hours Sunday and Monday. With that said, most will remain dry through the middle of the work week. We see the pattern change by mid week as an upper trough begins to nudge the upper ridge off to the east. A cold front will push across the southeast by Wednesday, eventually stalling through the remainder of the work week. Meanwhile, a series of shortwaves will eject across the region, leading to continued low to moderate chances for showers and storms through the end of the week. Lastly, temperatures will be on the warm side over the next several days with highs in the upper 80s to around 90 degrees. Increased cloud cover by mid week will knock about 5 degrees off our highs with temps settling into the low to mid 80s. 95/Castillo && .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 103 AM CDT SUN MAY 17 2026 VFR and rain-free conditions are expected for the next 24 hours as ridging remains over the Southeast US Coast. Light and variable winds overnight will increase out of the south through the late morning hours Sunday with a few gusts at times. 08 && .FIRE WEATHER... Dry conditions are likely to prevail over the next several days. With that said, there are low chances for isolated showers and storms across our eastern areas both Sunday and Monday afternoon. Rain chances increase by mid week and continue into the weekend as a front stalls across the region. Fire weather concerns are not anticipated over the next several days. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Gadsden 89 62 88 64 / 10 0 10 10 Anniston 88 64 87 65 / 10 10 10 0 Birmingham 89 66 89 68 / 0 0 10 10 Tuscaloosa 87 64 89 68 / 0 0 10 10 Calera 89 63 90 66 / 0 0 20 10 Auburn 89 66 88 67 / 20 10 20 0 Montgomery 89 64 90 66 / 0 0 30 10 Troy 88 64 89 65 / 0 0 30 10 && .BMX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && $$ DISCUSSION...95/Castillo AVIATION...08

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.

FAQ

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.

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