Powderhouse Hill Snow Report
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Powderhouse Hill
Located in South Berwick, Maine, Powderhouse Hill ski resort is a small, family-friendly area with six trails and two lifts. The best trails for intermediate and advanced skiers are the Black Diamond and Blue Square runs, which offer challenging terrain and steep drops. An interesting fact is that Powderhouse Hill was originally built in the 1930s as a Works Progress Administration project during the Great Depression. For beginners, the easiest trail is the Green Circle run, which is perfect for those just starting out. After a long day on the slopes, visitors should head to the nearby Black Birch Vineyard for some delicious wine and stunning views.
Terrain mix: The Powderhouse Hill Ski Resort in Maine is located in the town of South Berwick and is a small, community-run ski area with one main ski slope. The mountain ranges and aspects surrounding the resort include:
1. The resort is situated in the southern part of Maine, near the border with New Hampshire, in the coastal plain region of the state.
2. The ski slope at Powderhouse Hill faces north, which can help preserve snow conditions and provide good skiing conditions throughout the season.
3. The resort is surrounded by rolling hills and forests typical of the New England landscape, with views of the nearby Salmon Falls River.
4. Nearby mountain ranges include the White Mountains in New Hampshire, which are about an hour's drive away, offering more extensive skiing and outdoor recreational opportunities.
Overall, Powderhouse Hill offers a small, family-friendly ski experience with a focus on community involvement and accessibility for all ages and skill 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 GYX.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Powderhouse Hill -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Old Stage Campground
- Flagg's Trailer Park
- Wayside Trailer Park
- Ayers Lake Farm Campground & Cottages
- Koa - Stratford / Lake Winnipesaukee South
- Great Bay Camping
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 Powderhouse Hill in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Powderhouse Hill reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Powderhouse Hill
Where does the snow data for Powderhouse Hill 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 Powderhouse Hill?
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 Powderhouse Hill?
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 Powderhouse Hill.