Wisp At Deep Creek Mountain Resort Snow Report
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Wisp At Deep Creek Mountain Resort
Wisp at Deep Creek Mountain Resort in Maryland boasts 34 trails and 13 lifts, offering a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. The best trails for advanced skiers are the Main Street and Squirrel Cage while the best for beginners are the Lower Boulder and the Snakepit. An interesting fact is that Wisp has the only mountain coaster in Maryland, which allows riders to experience a thrilling ride even in the off-season. For beginners, taking lessons from the ski school is recommended. For après ski, the DC's Bar & Restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere and delicious drinks and food.
Terrain mix: The pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of Wisp at Deep Creek Mountain Resort are as follows:
1. Wisp Resort is located in the Allegheny Mountains, which is part of the larger Appalachian Mountain Range.
2. The ski resort features several mountain aspects, including:
- Marsh Mountain: This is the main mountain at Wisp Resort, featuring a vertical drop of 700 feet and a variety of ski runs ranging from beginner to expert levels.
- North Camp: This area of the resort offers additional ski runs and terrain parks for skiers and snowboarders.
- The Face: This is a popular area for advanced skiers and snowboarders, featuring steep slopes and challenging terrain.
- Squirrel Cage: This beginner area is perfect for those new to skiing or snowboarding, with gentle slopes and easy learning terrain.
Overall, Wisp at Deep Creek Mountain Resort offers a diverse range of mountain aspects and terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders to enjoy.
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 PBZ.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Wisp At Deep Creek Mountain Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
- Mystic Mountain At Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
- Seven Springs Mountain Resort
- Timberline Ski Resort
- Hidden Valley Resort
- Canaan Valley Resort
Campgrounds
- Deep Creek Lake State Park
- Swallow Falls State Park
- Mill Run - Youghiogheny River Lake
- Big Run State Park
- Camp Sonrise Mountain Christian Retreat Center
- Savage River State Forest Dispersed
Fishing spots
- Deep Creek Lake
- Broadford Lake
- Little Youghiogheny River Reservoir
- Snowy Creek
- Savage River Reservoir
- Bruceton Mills Public Fishing Area
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 Wisp At Deep Creek Mountain Resort in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Wisp At Deep Creek Mountain Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Wisp At Deep Creek Mountain Resort
Where does the snow data for Wisp At Deep Creek Mountain 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 Wisp At Deep Creek Mountain 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 Wisp At Deep Creek Mountain 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 Wisp At Deep Creek Mountain Resort.