Whiteface Mountain  ski resort

📷 Whiteface Mountain

North America

Whiteface Mountain

26

Fair

stable

Last Snowfall

Feb 26

today

Past 24 Hours

2.5cm

Past 48 Hours

5.3cm

Past 10 Days

15.4cm

14-Day Forecast

2.1cm

Snow Depth

91.4cm

Updated: Feb 26, 5:18 PMWeather at base: 372m

Resort Guide

Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort is located in Wilmington, New York, within the Adirondack Mountains and is known for having the greatest vertical drop in the East. The resort features 90 trails across 288 skiable acres, offering terrain for all abilities, from beginner slopes to expert runs and glades. Signature experiences include the Cloudsplitter Gondola, Olympic legacy attractions, and panoramic views of Lake Placid and the surrounding peaks. Key amenities include a modern base lodge, equipment rentals, ski and ride school, and dining options, making it a comprehensive destination for winter sports enthusiasts.

Resort Info

Summit1483m
Base372m
Vertical3647m
Lifts11
Runs94
Skiable Area299 acres
Avg Snowfall200 inches / 508 cm
CountryUnited States

Top Après Ski

Cloudspin Bar & Grill – Located at the base lodge, Cloudspin Bar & Grill is celebrated for its relaxed après-ski atmosphere, craft beers, signature cocktails, and panoramic mountain views, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
26
Fair
stable

Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.

Hello skiers! Currently, Whiteface Mountain has a snow depth of 60cm and received 15cm of fresh snow over the past week, providing decent coverage for your runs. Expect overcast skies and a chilly temperature of -12°C as you hit the slopes today.

AI-generated summary

Depth

60cm depth - good coverage on most runs.

Recent

Light recent snow - groomed runs recommended.

Forecast

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Thu, Feb 26, 05:18 PM UTC

Snow Summary

1483mECMWF Model

Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 5:18 PM

13cm
24h
2cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
13
Prev10d
0.7
Now26
0.1
F27
S28
0.9
S1
M2
0.1
T3
W4
Past
Today
Forecast

Current Conditions

Reported Thu, Feb 26, 05:18 PM UTC

0

Base

372m

Temp

-5.3°C

Wind

20km/h

Snow Depth

41cm

14-Day Forecast

2.2cm

Mid-Mountain

928m

Temp

-10.7°C

Wind

28.6km/h

Snow Depth

66cm

14-Day Forecast

2.8cm

Summit

1483m

Temp

-12.5°C

Wind

20km/h

Snow Depth

91.4cm

14-Day Forecast

2.4cm

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1483m)

ECMWF
2.1cm
GFS
2.3cm
GEM
3.7cm
JMA
5.7cm
ICON
0.8cm
Météo-Fr
4.2cm
SnowSure™
3.1cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

26

☁️

-10.7°

-19.7°

0.7cm

Fri

27

☁️

-5.1°

-20.3°

0.1cm

Sat

28

☁️

-1.9°

-13.5°

Sun

1

❄️

-13.6°

-28.8°

0.9cm

Mon

2

☁️

-13.6°

-30.9°

Tue

3

❄️

-6.7°

-26.4°

0.1cm

Wed

4

☁️

-0.8°

-11.1°

Thu

5

❄️

-0.3°

-10.3°

0.3cm

Fri

6

🌧️

2.6°

-0.7°

Sat

7

🌧️

2°

-6.5°

Summit elevation (1483m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Thu, Feb 26, 05:18 PM UTC

149.1cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

+4%

vs 5-Year Avg

143.7cm avg by now

+6%

vs 30-Year Avg

140.8cm avg by now

143.7cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has declined compared to the 30-year average, with the 5-year mean at 65.3 cm versus the long-term average of 70.4 cm. Despite this downward trend, the most recent season recorded 76.7 cm, significantly exceeding both the 5-year and 30-year averages by 25% and 16%, respectively. This marks a notable rebound following a period of below-average snowfall, particularly in 2020 and 2021, indicating increased variability and a recent positive anomaly.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.