The next 6 weeks
Each week against its own normal. Models initialized 30 Oct.
| Weekly score | Base depth | Snowfall? | Temp. vs normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct – 5 NovPoor bet?+0.1 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +0.1 °C |
| 6–12 NovPoor bet?+4.1 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +4.1 °C |
| 13–19 NovPoor bet?+1.1 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +1.1 °C |
| 20–26 NovPoor bet?+1.8 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +1.8 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecPoor bet?+1.5 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +1.5 °C |
| 4–10 DecMarginal?+2.3 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +2.3 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well below normal33rd percentile
December
Well below normal29th percentile
January
Well below normal28th percentile
February
Well below normal28th percentile
March
Well below normal28th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
0 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
51% below30%20%
December
55% below30%15%
January
56% below31%13%
February
56% below31%13%
March
56% below31%13%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 0 in
The mountain
- Vertical925 ft 1,742 ft to 2,667 ft
- Skiable terrain180 ac
- Average snowfall60 in a season
- Lifts7
- Marked runs28 10 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner27%3 mi
- Intermediate40%4 mi
- Advanced33%3 mi
Getting there
AVP
Drive from Wilkes-Barre/Scrantonregional airport
58 min39 mi
EWR
Drive from Newarkmajor hub
3 h 05142 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortbarely
Hidden gemstrongly
Powderbarely
Groomersstrongly
Backcountrya little
Snowmakingoutstanding
Villagebarely
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | Temp | SunshineSun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovemberNov | 0 in | 0 in – 2 in0–2 in | 2 °C | 63% |
| DecemberDec | 3 in | 0 in – 7 in0–7 in | -4 °C | 60% |
| JanuaryJan | 5 in | 1 in – 16 in1–16 in | -8 °C | 61% |
| FebruaryFeb | 7 in | 1 in – 18 in1–18 in | -6 °C | 60% |
| MarchMar | 3 in | 0 in – 15 in0–15 in | -2 °C | 57% |
| AprilApr | 0 in | 0 in – 2 in0–2 in | 5 °C | 53% |
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