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Berkshire East ski resort
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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Berkshire East

North America

Berkshire East

Off-season

Last season ended April 3, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:01 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed April 3

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 28, 9:01 AM•Weather at base: 158m

Overview

Berkshire East is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 3, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:01 UTC.

Resort Guide

Berkshire East is located in Charlemont, Massachusetts, offering a range of ski and snowboard terrain across 180 acres with 45 trails and multiple lifts. The resort features a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere and is known for its diverse terrain, night skiing, and snowmaking capabilities. Signature experiences include a mountain coaster, zip lines, and year-round adventure activities, making it a unique destination in the region. Key amenities include a base lodge, equipment rentals, lessons, and dining options.

Resort Info

Summit561m
Base158m
Vertical403m
Lifts6
Runs34
Skiable Area180 acres
Average snowfall110 inches / 279 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Last season endedApril 3, 2026
Projected openingDecember 11, 2026

Ski passes

Indy Pass

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Crazy Horse Bar & Grill – Known for its welcoming atmosphere and hearty pub fare, Crazy Horse Bar & Grill at Berkshire East is a favorite après-ski spot where guests gather for local craft beers, live music, and a relaxed mountain vibe.

Snow Summary

561mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 9:01 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Northeast US region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:01 AM UTC

Base

158m

Temp

19.7°C

Wind

3.7km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Berkshire East El Niño rank & forecast

Berkshire East ranks #469 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −25% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter: Strong El Niño winters ran clearly below this resort’s own baseline (≤ −8%). Still skiable — schedule late season; one storm cycle can beat the climatology.

#469 of 488Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

Strong-event signal: −25% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Berkshire East averaged -24% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 +3%, '15-16 -68%, '23-24 -8%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 +3%'15-16 −68%'23-24 −8%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Berkshire East (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 28, 9:01 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
23 / 150.6mm
Sat, Aug 29
20 / 11
Sun, Aug 30
24 / 131.2mm
Mon, Aug 31
23 / 151.2mm
Tue, Sep 1
26 / 156mm
Wed, Sep 2
24 / 1933.3mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0.30.3000000.30.9001.20.60.64.810.59.313.5
Temp (°C)182217152014182416182317202518192219
Wind (km/h)71410898111489981013891418
Gusts (km/h)193425202716253617232728213224333835

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (561m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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22.8°

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Sat

29

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20.3°

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Sun

30

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24.4°

13°

16 km/h

Mon

31

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23.4°

14.9°

14 km/h

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1

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26.4°

15.4°

14 km/h

Wed

2

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23.7°

18.6°

21 km/h

Thu

3

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23.6°

16.4°

21 km/h

Fri

4

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19.5°

14°

16 km/h

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5

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20.5°

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18.9°

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9 km/h

Summit elevation (561m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

Avalanche.org (US avalanche centers)

This resort lies outside every forecast zone published by its national warning service, so no bulletin covers it.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:01 AM UTC

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Off-season · 142cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 161cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

Berkshire East Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 170cm with an average of 67 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November11.4cm6 days2cm8cm6cm
December36.1cm13 days12cm26cm12.7cm
January36.9cm15 days21cm37cm12.6cm
February36.2cm14 days30cm46cm12.3cm
March33.7cm12 days25cm44cm13cm
April12.3cm6 days5cm21cm5.8cm
May1cm0 days0cm4cm3cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Dec 11, 2026

Through Apr 3, 2027

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Berkshire East, ERA5 season snowfall median was 180 cm (71 in), about 5% above this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

180 cm

10 El Niño winters · 5% above median

All-season median

172 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10180 cm169 cm – 188 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12153 cm129 cm – 196 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8162 cm141 cm – 198 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

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

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Frequently asked questions about Berkshire East

Where is Berkshire East?
Berkshire East is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Berkshire East?
Berkshire East runs from a base elevation of 158 m (518 ft) to a summit of 561 m (1,841 ft), giving a vertical drop of 403 m (1,322 ft).
How big is Berkshire East?
Berkshire East has 180 acres (73 hectares) of skiable terrain, 34 marked runs and 6 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Berkshire East?
Berkshire East is on the Indy Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Berkshire East?
Berkshire East typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Berkshire East get in a typical season?
Berkshire East averages 110 inches / 279 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Berkshire East in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #469 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -24% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Berkshire East averaged -24% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 +3%, '15-16 -68%, '23-24 -8%. A pattern, not a promise.