Ski Sawmill Snow Report
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Ski Sawmill
Ski Sawmill ski resort in Pennsylvania is a great destination with 12 trails and 4 lifts. The best trails are the Sawmill Run and Double Dipper, which provide an exciting experience for advanced skiers. An interesting fact about Ski Sawmill is that it was established in 1965 and has since then been providing fun and adventure to skiers. For beginners, we recommend the Bunny Hill, which is perfect to get comfortable with skiing. After a long day on the slopes, head to the Rusty Rail Brewing Company for the best apres ski experience with their signature craft beer and delicious food.
Terrain mix: The pertinent mountain range for Ski Sawmill Ski Resort in Pennsylvania is the Allegheny Mountains. Some of the key mountain aspects of the resort include varied terrain with slopes suitable for all skill levels, a vertical drop of 425 feet, and a total of 12 trails ranging from beginner to expert.
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 CTP.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Ski Sawmill -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Twin Streams Campground
- Hoffman Campground
- Little Pine State Park
- Tomb Flats Campground
- Tiadaghton Campground
- Black Walnut Bottom
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 Ski Sawmill in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Ski Sawmill reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Ski Sawmill
Where does the snow data for Ski Sawmill 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 Ski Sawmill?
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 Ski Sawmill?
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 Ski Sawmill.