📷 Big Boulder
North America
Big Boulder
Off-season
Last season ended March 14, 2026
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 05:02 PM UTC · informational only
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Off-season — closed March 14
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Overview
Big Boulder is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Last season ended March 14, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 17:02 UTC.
Resort Guide
Big Boulder is located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania and is part of the Jack Frost Big Boulder resort area. The resort features a variety of terrain parks and is recognized for its focus on freestyle skiing and snowboarding, offering multiple parks with progressive features. Big Boulder provides night skiing, snow tubing, and a welcoming atmosphere for families and groups, making it a popular destination for both beginners and park enthusiasts. Key amenities include equipment rentals, lessons, and convenient access to dining and après-ski options.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Big Boulder
Lifts
10
Skiable area
55 ac
Runs by difficulty(15 total)
Beginner
6
38% of terrain
Intermediate
3
19% of terrain
Advanced
6
44% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Triple chair2
- Double chair5
- Surface lift1
Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Boulder View Tavern – This lakeside venue near Big Boulder is highly regarded for its welcoming après-ski atmosphere, offering craft beers, hearty American fare, and scenic views, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Mid-Atlantic & Appalachians region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 05:02 PM UTC
Base
518m
Temp
21.8°C
Wind
6.5km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Mid-Mountain
591m
Temp
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Wind
7km/h
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Summit
663m
Temp
20.8°C
Wind
6.5km/h
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily 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 Big Boulder (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 21, 5:02 PM
Today 22 / 12 | Sat, Aug 22 19 / 140.3mm | Sun, Aug 23 21 / 141.2mm | Mon, Aug 24 20 / 12 | Tue, Aug 25 19 / 11 | Wed, Aug 26 22 / 11 | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 15 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 15 |
| Wind (km/h) | 11 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 5 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 28 | 20 | 24 | 18 | 26 | 16 | 21 | 41 | 20 | 25 | 40 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 28 | 17 | 30 | 21 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (663m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
☁️
21.7°
11.5°
16 km/h
Sat
22
🌧️
19.2°
13.6°
12 km/h
Sun
23
🌧️
21.2°
14°
17 km/h
Mon
24
⛅
19.7°
12°
18 km/h
Tue
25
☁️
19.3°
11.2°
15 km/h
Wed
26
☁️
21.8°
11.4°
12 km/h
Thu
27
🌧️
23°
14.4°
10 km/h
Fri
28
🌧️
23.5°
16.8°
9 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
24.2°
16.5°
11 km/h
Sun
30
🌧️
24.3°
15.7°
9 km/h
Summit elevation (663m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 05:02 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 87cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 98cm full-season avg
87cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Big Boulder Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 101cm with an average of 49 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 6.1cm | 4 days | 1cm | 6cm | 4.2cm |
| December | 20.3cm | 9 days | 5cm | 14cm | 8.1cm |
| January | 25.2cm | 12 days | 10cm | 22cm | 9.7cm |
| February | 24.3cm | 12 days | 15cm | 26cm | 9.7cm |
| March | 20.2cm | 8 days | 8cm | 20cm | 9.1cm |
| April | 5.3cm | 4 days | 1cm | 7cm | 3.6cm |
| May | 0.1cm | 0 days | 0cm | 1cm | 0.4cm |
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 12, 2026
Through Mar 14, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Big Boulder, ERA5 season snowfall median was 111 cm (44 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
111 cm
10 El Niño winters · 5% above median
All-season median
105 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
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| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 111 cm | 89 cm – 120 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 92 cm | 82 cm – 112 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 105 cm | 95 cm – 124 cm | 2025, 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.
Frequently asked questions about Big Boulder
- Where is Big Boulder?
- Big Boulder is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Big Boulder?
- Big Boulder runs from a base elevation of 518 m (1,699 ft) to a summit of 663 m (2,175 ft), giving a vertical drop of 145 m (476 ft).
- How big is Big Boulder?
- Big Boulder has 55 acres (22 hectares) of skiable terrain, 15 marked runs and 10 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Big Boulder?
- Big Boulder is on the Epic 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 Big Boulder?
- Big Boulder typically operates from December to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Big Boulder get in a typical season?
- Big Boulder averages 35 inches / 89 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
