Swain Ski & Snowboard Resort Snow Report
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Swain Ski & Snowboard Resort
Swain Ski & Snowboard Resort is a family-friendly ski resort located in New York. The resort boasts a total of 30 trails, with the best ones being the intermediate trails, such as the St. Moritz and the Slalom. An interesting fact about the resort is that it was founded in 1946 by Earl Swain, who was a former Olympic ski jumper. For beginner skiers, the resort offers a dedicated learning area, the Magic Carpet, which is perfect for those who are just starting out. As for the best apres ski bar, the Swain Pub & Grill is a popular spot for visitors to grab a drink and a bite to eat after a long day on the slopes.
Terrain mix: The Swain Ski Resort in New York is located in the Allegheny Plateau region, within the Finger Lakes region of western New York. The resort is situated in the foothills of the Northern Allegheny Mountains, which are part of the larger Appalachian Mountain range.
The terrain at Swain Ski Resort includes a variety of mountain aspects, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced trails. The resort offers a vertical drop of 650 feet and features 33 trails, with the longest trail being 1.5 miles. The mountain also offers a terrain park for snowboarders and freestyle skiers.
In addition to the skiing and snowboarding terrain, Swain Ski Resort also offers scenic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts in the 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 BUF.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Swain Ski & Snowboard Resort -- 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 Swain Ski & Snowboard Resort in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Swain Ski & Snowboard Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Swain Ski & Snowboard Resort
Where does the snow data for Swain Ski & Snowboard Resort 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 Swain Ski & Snowboard Resort?
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 Swain Ski & Snowboard Resort?
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 Swain Ski & Snowboard Resort.