Whaleback Ski Area Snow Report
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Whaleback Ski Area
Whaleback Ski Area is a small, community-owned ski resort in New Hampshire with 30 skiable acres and a 700-foot vertical drop. The resort features a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain, with its best trails being Upper and Lower Wail, offering stunning views of the Connecticut River Valley. Whaleback has a unique history, as it was founded by a group of local residents in 1955 and is now run as a non-profit, providing affordable skiing to the community. For beginners, the resort's gentle slopes and dedicated learning area make it a great choice. After a day on the slopes, visitors can enjoy the cozy atmosphere and excellent food at the Whaleback Bar, a popular après ski spot.
Terrain mix: Whaleback Ski Area in New Hampshire is located in the Appalachian Mountain Range. The ski resort is situated on Whaleback Mountain, which is part of the larger Dartmouth Mountain range. The mountain features a vertical drop of 700 feet and offers skiers and snowboarders a variety of terrain including beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs. The mountain aspect of Whaleback Ski Area provides spectacular views of the surrounding White Mountain National Forest and the Connecticut River Valley.
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 Whaleback Ski Area -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
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 Whaleback Ski Area in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Whaleback Ski Area reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Whaleback Ski Area
Where does the snow data for Whaleback Ski Area 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 Whaleback Ski Area?
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 Whaleback Ski Area?
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 Whaleback Ski Area.