Punkatasset Hill snow report
Punkatasset Hill
Punkatasset Hill Ski Resort in Massachusetts is a small, family-friendly mountain with four trails, including two beginner runs and two intermediate runs. The best trail is the longest, known as "Punkatasset," which offers a challenging run for intermediate skiers. An interesting historical fact is that the ski area was initially used as a landfill before being adapted for skiing in the 1960s. For beginner skiers, it is recommended to start on the "Lil' Punk" trail, which is a shorter and gentler run. For après ski, the nearby Colonial Inn offers a cozy atmosphere with a fireplace and live music on weekends.
Terrain mix: Punkatasset-Hill Ski Resort in Massachusetts is located in the vicinity of the Berkshire Mountains. Some of the pertinent mountain ranges and aspects of Punkatasset-Hill Ski Resort include:
1. The Berkshire Mountains: The resort is situated near the Berkshire Mountains, which provide a beautiful backdrop for skiing and snowboarding activities.
2. Elevation: The elevation of Punkatasset-Hill Ski Resort is around 1,500 feet, offering skiers and snowboarders a variety of terrains to explore.
3. Slopes and Trails: The resort features a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced slopes and trails, catering to skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels.
4. Terrain Parks: Punkatasset-Hill Ski Resort also offers terrain parks with features such as jumps, rails, and boxes for freestyle enthusiasts to enjoy.
5. Mountain Views: Visitors to the resort can enjoy stunning mountain views from various vantage points, adding to the overall skiing experience.
Overall, Punkatasset-Hill Ski Resort in Massachusetts offers a variety of mountain ranges and aspects that make it a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
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 BOX.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Punkatasset Hill -- 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 Punkatasset Hill in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Punkatasset Hill reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Punkatasset Hill
Where does the snow data for Punkatasset 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 Punkatasset 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 Punkatasset 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 Punkatasset Hill.