📷 Buffalo Ski Center
North America
Buffalo Ski Center
Status unconfirmed
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:02 PM UTC · informational only
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Status unconfirmed
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Overview
Buffalo Ski Center is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:02 UTC.
Resort Guide
Buffalo Ski Center is located in Colden, New York, and features three ski areas with a variety of terrain suitable for all skill levels. The resort offers 43 trails, multiple lifts, and dedicated learning areas, creating a welcoming atmosphere for families and beginners. Key amenities include a ski school, rental services, and a lodge with dining options. The center is known for its community-oriented environment and focus on accessible, family-friendly skiing experiences.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Buffalo Ski Center
Lifts
7
Skiable area
300 ac
Resort Info
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.
Status unconfirmed
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Resort closed — no current ski-base depth.
Recent
No new snow has been recorded in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook is not available at this time.
Historic
This season-to-date's snow accumulation is currently not available, in contrast to the 5-year average of 164cm.
Status unconfirmed · Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:02 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:02 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, 03:02 PM UTC
Base
312m
Temp
21.9°C
Wind
5.9km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
383m
Temp
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Wind
6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
453m
Temp
20.9°C
Wind
5.9km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
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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 Buffalo Ski Center (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, 3:02 PM
Today 24 / 12 | Sat, Aug 22 26 / 1510.8mm | Sun, Aug 23 17 / 1426.7mm | Mon, Aug 24 16 / 1218.3mm | Tue, Aug 25 19 / 14 | Wed, Aug 26 21 / 13 | |||||||||||||
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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 | 10.8 | 7.5 | 10.8 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 3.6 | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 16 | 23 | 16 | 18 | 25 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 15 |
| Wind (km/h) | 8 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 17 | 17 | 15 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 36 | 50 | 39 | 38 | 45 | 41 | 26 | 37 | 35 | 25 | 26 | 21 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (453m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
🌤️
23.5°
11.6°
13 km/h
Sat
22
🌧️
25.6°
15.2°
17 km/h
Sun
23
🌦️
16.5°
13.9°
26 km/h
Mon
24
🌧️
15.9°
12.1°
23 km/h
Tue
25
☁️
18.7°
14.4°
17 km/h
Wed
26
☁️
21°
12.5°
11 km/h
Thu
27
⛅
24.3°
14.4°
11 km/h
Fri
28
🌧️
23.4°
17.5°
16 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
20.8°
17.1°
12 km/h
Sun
30
🌧️
21.6°
16.7°
13 km/h
Summit elevation (453m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:02 PM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 164cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 149cm full-season avg
164cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Buffalo Ski Center Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 156cm with an average of 84 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 | 16.2cm | 9 days | 2cm | 9cm | 5.3cm |
| December | 35.4cm | 18 days | 9cm | 21cm | 8.3cm |
| January | 39.9cm | 21 days | 17cm | 31cm | 7.7cm |
| February | 30.1cm | 16 days | 22cm | 35cm | 7.7cm |
| March | 23cm | 13 days | 12cm | 27cm | 7.2cm |
| April | 10.6cm | 6 days | 1cm | 9cm | 5cm |
| May | 0.2cm | 1 days | 0cm | 1cm | 0.5cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Buffalo Ski Center, ERA5 season snowfall median was 156 cm (61 in), about 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
156 cm
10 El Niño winters · ≈ long-term median
All-season median
156 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 156 cm | 135 cm – 190 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 157 cm | 141 cm – 183 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 150 cm | 128 cm – 174 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 Buffalo Ski Center
- Where is Buffalo Ski Center?
- Buffalo Ski Center is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Buffalo Ski Center?
- Buffalo Ski Center runs from a base elevation of 312 m (1,024 ft) to a summit of 453 m (1,486 ft), giving a vertical drop of 141 m (463 ft).
- How big is Buffalo Ski Center?
- Buffalo Ski Center has 300 acres (121 hectares) of skiable terrain, 43 marked runs and 7 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Buffalo Ski Center?
- Buffalo Ski Center 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.
- How much snow does Buffalo Ski Center get in a typical season?
- Buffalo Ski Center averages 52 inches / 132 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
