The Balsams - Wilderness Snow Report
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The Balsams - Wilderness
The Balsams is a wilderness ski resort in New Hampshire with over 100 trails for skiers of all levels. The resort's most popular trails include the Bear Den Bowl, the Grandstand, and the Panorama. An interesting fact about the resort is that it was once a popular destination for United States presidents including Franklin D. Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower. For beginner skiers, the resort suggests the Easy Mile trail. The resort's apres ski bar, The Rathskeller, is a cozy spot with a fireplace and live music on weekends.
Terrain mix: The Balsams Wilderness Ski Resort is located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. The White Mountains are a prominent mountain range in New England and are known for their rugged terrain, scenic beauty, and outdoor recreational opportunities.
Some of the pertinent mountain aspects of The Balsams Wilderness Ski Resort include:
1. Mount Washington: Mount Washington is the highest peak in the White Mountains and is located near The Balsams Wilderness Ski Resort. Known for its extreme weather conditions and stunning views, Mount Washington is a popular destination for hikers, skiers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
2. The Balsams Range: The Balsams Wilderness Ski Resort is situated within the Balsams Range, which is a subrange of the White Mountains. The Balsams Range is characterized by its rolling hills, dense forests, and diverse wildlife.
3. Skiing and Snowboarding Terrain: The Balsams Wilderness Ski Resort offers a variety of skiing and snowboarding terrain for all skill levels. With over 200 acres of skiable terrain and a vertical drop of over 1,000 feet, the resort provides plenty of opportunities for winter sports enthusiasts to enjoy the slopes.
Overall, the mountain ranges and aspects surrounding The Balsams Wilderness Ski Resort in New Hampshire contribute to its reputation as a premier destination for outdoor recreation and winter sports.
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 The Balsams - Wilderness -- 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 The Balsams - Wilderness in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when The Balsams - Wilderness reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About The Balsams - Wilderness
Where does the snow data for The Balsams - Wilderness 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 The Balsams - Wilderness?
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 The Balsams - Wilderness?
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 The Balsams - Wilderness.