Ski Ward snow report
Ski Ward
Ski Ward ski resort in Massachusetts offers 9 trails, with the best being the advanced slope known as "The Wedge". A lesser-known fact is that Ski Ward was originally called "Ward Hill Ski Area" until it was purchased in 2001 and renamed. For beginners, the "Bunny Hill" is a great place to learn with gentle slopes and a magic carpet lift. The best après ski bar is the Coppertop Lounge, providing a cozy atmosphere to relax after a day on the slopes.
Terrain mix: Ski Ward Ski Resort in Massachusetts is located in the eastern part of the state, and while it is not situated in a mountainous region, it does have some small hills and slopes for skiing and snowboarding. The resort's main ski area is known as "The Ward," and it offers a variety of trails and terrain features for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.
Some of the key features of Ski Ward Ski Resort include:
1. The Ward: The main ski area at Ski Ward offers a variety of trails and terrain for skiers and snowboarders, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs.
2. The Terrain Park: Ski Ward has a terrain park with a variety of features such as rails, jumps, and boxes for skiers and snowboarders to test their skills.
3. The Tubing Park: Ski Ward also has a tubing park with multiple lanes for snow tubing fun.
4. The Ski School: Ski Ward offers ski and snowboard lessons for all ages and ability levels, making it a great place for beginners to learn the basics of skiing and snowboarding.
While Ski Ward may not have the towering mountain ranges found in other parts of the country, it is still a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts in Massachusetts and the surrounding region.
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 Ski Ward -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
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 Ward in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Ski Ward reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Ski Ward
Where does the snow data for Ski Ward 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 Ward?
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 Ward?
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 Ward.