Rhode-Island ski areas
Live snowfall, snowpack depth, and 5-day forecasts at every Rhode-Island ski + snowboard area, with per-resort interactive weather meteograms.
Another option for skiing in Rhode Island is Blue Hills Ski Area, located just outside of Boston in Canton, Massachusetts. This resort has ten trails, a terrain park, and a tubing park. The average snowfall at Blue Hills is around 42 inches per season, with a base depth of 18-36 inches.
While Rhode Island is not known for heavy snowfall or large ski resorts, it does have some interesting ski history. The first ski area in Rhode Island was opened in 1948 at Yawgoo Valley. It was the first ski area in the world to use artificial snowmaking, which revolutionized the ski industry. The technology was developed by Rhode Island native Wayne Pierce, who went on to found the snowmaking company Snow Economics.
Rhode-Island ski areas
Every Rhode-Island ski area Snoflo tracks. Sortable by any column. Tap a resort name for the full report; scroll down for per-resort 15-day weather meteograms.
| Ski area | Air temp | Snowfall (24h) | Snowpack | 24h fcst | 72h fcst | 120h fcst |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yawgoo Valley Ski Area | 62°F | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" | 0" |
About Rhode-Island ski conditions
Where do the Rhode-Island ski conditions come from?
Fresh-snow totals are aggregated from resort-side reporting, NOAA's NOHRSC snow analysis grid, and nearby SNOTEL stations. Snowpack and SWE typically come from the closest SNOTEL station to each resort.
What's a meteogram?
A compact 15-day weather chart showing temperature, precipitation, wind, and weather-symbol forecast in one view. It's the same data professional forecasters use, rendered for quick at-a-glance trip planning.
What about backcountry conditions in Rhode-Island?
Always consult your regional avalanche center — resort conditions don't translate to backcountry safety. The U.S. avalanche center directory is at avalanche.org.
Can I get an alert when fresh snow falls at a Rhode-Island resort?
Yes. Save any ski area as a favorite in the Snoflo iOS app, set a fresh-snow threshold, and you'll get a push the moment it crosses. Free with a Snoflo account.