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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Black Mountain

North America

Black Mountain

Off-season

Last season ended May 2, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:01 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed May 2

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 28, 10:01 AM•Weather at base: 381m

Overview

Black Mountain is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Last season ended May 2, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:01 UTC.

Resort Guide

Black Mountain is located in Jackson, New Hampshire, and is recognized for its long-standing tradition as a community-focused, independent ski area since 1935. The resort is known for its accessible and affordable skiing, a welcoming family atmosphere, and its historic status as home to the first overhead ski lift in the United States. Black Mountain stands out for its commitment to preserving the essence of classic, small-scale skiing and fostering a strong sense of community among locals and visitors.

Resort Info

Summit716m
Base381m
Vertical335m
Lifts5
Runs61
Skiable Area143 acres
Average snowfall120 inches / 305 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Last season endedMay 2, 2026
Projected openingNovember 15, 2026

Ski passes

Indy Pass

Buy pass →

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

Top Après Ski

Lostbo Pub – A cozy and welcoming spot located near Black Mountain, Lostbo Pub is celebrated for its relaxed après-ski atmosphere, craft beers, and live music, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

716mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:01 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Northeast US region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:01 AM UTC

Base

381m

Temp

18.6°C

Wind

3.8km/h

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716m

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16.5°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Black Mountain El Niño rank & forecast

Black Mountain ranks #389 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −13% 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.

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

Strong-event signal: −13% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Black Mountain averaged -12% 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 +1%, '15-16 -49%, '23-24 +11%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 +1%'15-16 −49%'23-24 +11%

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 →

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 Black Mountain (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, 10:01 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
24 / 132.4mm
Sat, Aug 29
19 / 8
Sun, Aug 30
23 / 12
Mon, Aug 31
20 / 122.1mm
Tue, Sep 1
19 / 1210.5mm
Wed, Sep 2
20 / 179.3mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)01.80.6000000002.14.23.332.42.14.8
Temp (°C)182216121812172215152014151815192017
Wind (km/h)588797131679106593243
Gusts (km/h)223233283230465437353739243029313733

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (716m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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23.5°

12.5°

13 km/h

Sat

29

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18.9°

8.1°

12 km/h

Sun

30

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22.9°

12.1°

17 km/h

Mon

31

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20.4°

12.1°

14 km/h

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1

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19.1°

12.3°

11 km/h

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2

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20.2°

16.8°

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3

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21.4°

14.4°

16 km/h

Fri

4

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17.7°

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13 km/h

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5

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18.1°

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16.8°

10.1°

9 km/h

Summit elevation (716m) • 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.

Getting There

Drive times & access

Last updated 2:30 PM

5 cameras · 2 sensors nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Caution — Go prepared — roadside sensors show wintery pavement

Pavement looks wintery on a roadside sensor near Black Mountain. Nearest roadside sensor (Maine DOT - Rt. 302 EB Fryeburg, 23.1 km): Above freezing, air 17°C. Pack traction gear even if the chain board is still dark. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Roadside weather sensors

Maine DOT - Rt. 302 EB Fryeburg

23.1 km · NewEngland511

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Road surface
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17°C
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Updated 2:30 PM

Crew 119

29.8 km · NewEngland511

Below freezing — ice risk

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Highway cameras near Black Mountain

16 NH 302 Barnes Rd road camera
16 NH 302 Barnes Rd16 km · NewEngland511
16 NH 302 Eastman road camera
16 NH 302 Eastman17.1 km · NewEngland511
RT 302 Mile 53 EB (Fryeburg) road camera
RT 302 Mile 53 EB (Fryeburg)22.5 km · NewEngland511
Maine DOT - Rt. 302 EB Fryeburg RWIS road camera
Maine DOT - Rt. 302 EB Fryeburg RWIS23.1 km · NewEngland511
NH 16 N 109.6 - US 2 Gorham road camera
NH 16 N 109.6 - US 2 Gorham25.8 km · NewEngland511

Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via NewEngland511. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:01 AM UTC

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Off-season · 242cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~164.3 cm. That's 27% below the 5-year average (225 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 32% below the 30-year average (242 cm).

Black Mountain Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 262cm with an average of 99 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
November27.2cm13 days5cm16cm11.3cm
December47.6cm18 days25cm44cm13.9cm
January46.3cm19 days51cm72cm12.8cm
February48.5cm17 days73cm93cm14.8cm
March47.3cm17 days75cm96cm15.4cm
April31.7cm10 days45cm74cm12.2cm
May5cm2 days4cm20cm4.1cm

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 Nov 15, 2026

Through May 2, 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 Black Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 277 cm (109 in), about 7% 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

277 cm

10 El Niño winters · 7% above median

All-season median

259 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10277 cm249 cm – 313 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12246 cm224 cm – 282 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8240 cm216 cm – 300 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 Black Mountain

Where is Black Mountain?
Black Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Black Mountain?
Black Mountain runs from a base elevation of 381 m (1,250 ft) to a summit of 716 m (2,349 ft), giving a vertical drop of 335 m (1,099 ft).
How big is Black Mountain?
Black Mountain has 143 acres (58 hectares) of skiable terrain, 61 marked runs and 5 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Black Mountain?
Black Mountain 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 Black Mountain?
Black Mountain typically operates from November to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Black Mountain get in a typical season?
Black Mountain averages 120 inches / 305 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Black Mountain in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #389 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -12% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Black Mountain averaged -12% 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 +1%, '15-16 -49%, '23-24 +11%. A pattern, not a promise.