Spruce Mountain Snow Report
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Spruce Mountain
Spruce Mountain Ski Resort is located in Maine and offers 11 trails for skiing and snowboarding. The top trails for advanced skiers are the Spruce Mountain and Samsara, while the best trails for beginners are the Bunny Hill and the Easy Way. For those seeking a bit of history, the ski area was founded in 1960 and is known for being one of the first ski resorts in the state. An interesting fact is that the resort is situated on a massive vein of garnet, which is a popular gemstone. For beginners, it is recommended to take a lesson from their ski school to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Lastly, the nearby Farmington Underground is a great spot for apres ski drinks and live music.
Terrain mix: Spruce Mountain Ski Resort in Maine is located in the Western Maine mountains, part of the larger Appalachian Mountain range. The resort is situated near the Mahoosuc Range and the White Mountains, both of which provide stunning views and challenging terrain for skiers and snowboarders. The mountain itself has a vertical drop of over 2,000 feet and offers a variety of runs for all skill levels, from beginner to expert. The resort also features a mix of groomed trails, glades, and terrain parks for visitors to enjoy.
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 Spruce Mountain -- 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 Spruce Mountain in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Spruce Mountain reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Spruce Mountain
Where does the snow data for Spruce Mountain 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 Spruce Mountain?
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 Spruce Mountain?
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 Spruce Mountain.