Thunder Ridge Snow Report
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Thunder Ridge
Thunder Ridge ski resort, located in Patterson, New York, is a popular ski destination with 22 trails for all skill levels. The resort's best trails are the expert-level Thunderbolt and the intermediate-level Ridge Run. An interesting fact about Thunder Ridge is that it was originally a downhill ski racing training facility, and it hosted the first US Ski Association-sanctioned race in New York State in 1968. For beginners, the resort offers a dedicated learning area with gentle slopes and a magic carpet lift. The best après-ski bar is The Lodge, which offers a cozy and festive atmosphere with a fireplace, live music, and a variety of drinks and food.
Terrain mix: The Thunder Ridge Ski Resort in New York is located in the Taconic Mountains, which are a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains. The resort is situated on a ridge known as Thunder Ridge, which is the highest point in Dutchess County.
Some of the notable features of Thunder Ridge Ski Resort include its diverse terrain, with slopes ranging from beginner to expert levels. The resort also offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, making it a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts.
Overall, Thunder Ridge Ski Resort is known for its challenging runs, stunning scenery, and convenient location near New York City, making it a popular destination for winter sports 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 ALY.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Thunder Ridge -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- At Thruhiker Camping
- Clarence Fahnestock State Park
- Schaghticoke Mountain Camping Area
- Mountain Lakes Park
- Sr3
- Sr4
Fishing spots
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 Thunder Ridge in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Thunder Ridge reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Thunder Ridge
Where does the snow data for Thunder Ridge 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 Thunder Ridge?
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 Thunder Ridge?
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 Thunder Ridge.