📷 Black Mountain
North America
Black Mountain
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open November 15, 2026
Conditions data updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:01 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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Overview
Black Mountain is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open November 15, 2026). Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited). Conditions last updated 2026-07-04 16:01 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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Black Mountain
Lifts
5
Skiable area
353.4 ac
Longest run
1.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(61 total)
Beginner
20
33% of terrain
Intermediate
21
34% of terrain
Advanced
20
33% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Triple chair1
- Double chair1
- Surface lift3
Snowmaking covers about 98% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Indy 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.
Not operating — not open yet
Projected to open November 15, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Snowpack still building before opening — no base depth yet.
Recent
There has been no new snowfall in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook suggests potential light accumulations as temperatures begin to drop.
Historic
Season-to-date totals are not yet meaningful as it is too early to judge the season compared to the 5-year average to-date of 225cm.
Closed for the season · Data updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:01 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Northeast US region
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Jul 4, 04:01 PM UTC
Base
381m
Temp
24.2°C
Wind
18.4km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
549m
Temp
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Wind
20km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
716m
Temp
22.1°C
Wind
18.4km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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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 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 Jul 4, 4:01 PM
Today 23 / 143.3mm | Sun, Jul 5 24 / 13 | Mon, Jul 6 22 / 14 | Tue, Jul 7 22 / 12 | Wed, Jul 8 25 / 12 | Thu, Jul 9 28 / 16 | |||||||||||||
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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) | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 20 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 16 | 22 | 27 | 19 |
| Wind (km/h) | 13 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 5 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 46 | 65 | 43 | 20 | 29 | 22 | 16 | 31 | 20 | 26 | 43 | 25 | 17 | 27 | 20 | 27 | 42 | 30 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (716m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
4
🌧️
22.9°
14.3°
22 km/h
Sun
5
⛅
23.7°
13°
8 km/h
Mon
6
☁️
21.9°
13.9°
11 km/h
Tue
7
🌤️
21.6°
12.4°
14 km/h
Wed
8
☁️
24.7°
11.8°
5 km/h
Thu
9
☁️
27.8°
15.6°
11 km/h
Fri
10
🌧️
21.5°
17.4°
8 km/h
Sat
11
🌧️
21.6°
16.2°
5 km/h
Sun
12
🌧️
24.9°
16.3°
4 km/h
Mon
13
🌦️
21.9°
15.7°
9 km/h
Summit elevation (716m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:01 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 225cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 225cm full-season avg
225cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has declined to 215.1 cm, falling below the 30-year average of 243.3 cm. The current season's snowfall is notably low, reaching only 73% of the recent 5-year average and 65% of the long-term average, indicating a significant shortfall. This marks a continuation of a downward trend, with the past two seasons both registering below the 30-year norm, and the current season representing a pronounced anomaly in reduced snowfall.
Black Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 174cm with an average of 68 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 | 16.4cm | 8 days | 5cm | 16cm | 10.1cm |
| December | 32.9cm | 12 days | 25cm | 44cm | 13.5cm |
| January | 33.9cm | 14 days | 52cm | 71cm | 12.6cm |
| February | 31cm | 11 days | 73cm | 92cm | 13.5cm |
| March | 32.5cm | 11 days | 74cm | 93cm | 15.2cm |
| April | 20.8cm | 7 days | 43cm | 70cm | 12.1cm |
| May | 3.9cm | 1 days | 3cm | 18cm | 4.1cm |
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
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
