Whitetail Ridge Snow Report
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Whitetail Ridge
Whitetail Ridge ski resort in Pennsylvania offers 23 trails for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. The best trails for advanced skiers are Bold Decision and Exhibition, while the intermediate skiers can enjoy Angel Drop and Snow Dancer. A historical fact about this resort is that it was opened in 1991 and was the first ski resort to operate in Southern Pennsylvania. For beginners, the resort has a great suggestion of the Sidewinder Trail, which is a 1.2-mile gentle slope. The best apres ski bar at Whitetail Ridge ski resort is the Last Run Lounge, which offers a wide selection of drinks and delicious food to enjoy.
Terrain mix: The pertinent mountain range for Whitetail Ridge Ski Resort in Pennsylvania is the Blue Ridge Mountains. The resort features a variety of mountain aspects, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain, as well as a vertical drop of 935 feet. The resort also offers a variety of amenities, such as multiple chairlifts, a terrain park, and a ski and snowboard school.
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 CTP.
Nearby SNOTEL stations
USDA NRCS SNOTEL stations within driving range. Cross-check whether the snow at Whitetail Ridge is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Spring 3 N | 132 in | → |
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Whitetail Ridge -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Cove Valley Christian Youth Camp
- Licking Creek Hiker Biker Campsite
- Licking Creek Campsite
- North Mountain Campsite
- North Mountain Hiker Biker Campsite
- Koa Kampground
Fishing spots
- Blairs Valley Lake
- Chesapeake And Ohio Canal
- Potomac River Reservoir
- Sideling Hill Creek Put And Take Area
- Melagos Fising Spot
- Fifteenmile Creek
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 Whitetail Ridge in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Whitetail Ridge reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Whitetail Ridge
Where does the snow data for Whitetail 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 Whitetail 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 Whitetail 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 Whitetail Ridge.