Where is Camelback Mountain?

Camelback Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.

How high is Camelback Mountain?

Camelback Mountain runs from a base elevation of 402 m (1,319 ft) to a summit of 661 m (2,169 ft), giving a vertical drop of 259 m (850 ft).

How big is Camelback Mountain?

Camelback Mountain has 166 acres (67 hectares) of skiable terrain, 39 marked runs and 16 lifts.

Which ski pass covers Camelback Mountain?

Camelback Mountain is on the Ikon 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 Camelback Mountain?

Camelback Mountain 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 Camelback Mountain get in a typical season?

Camelback Mountain averages 39 inches / 99 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.

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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Camelback Mountain

North America

Camelback Mountain

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Closed for the season

Season ended March 22, 2026

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

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Closed for the season — closed March 22

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Updated: Aug 28, 9:01 AM•Weather at base: 402m

Overview

Camelback Mountain is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended March 22, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:01 UTC.

Resort Guide

Camelback Mountain is located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania and features 39 trails across 166 acres of skiable terrain, catering to all ability levels. The resort offers a family-friendly atmosphere with amenities such as a snow tubing park, terrain parks, and on-site lodging. Signature experiences include night skiing and the largest snow tubing park in the U.S., while the resort’s modern lifts and year-round activities make it a standout destination in the region.

Gallery

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Terrain & lifts

Resort-reported stats for Camelback Mountain

Lifts

Skiable area

166 ac

Longest run

1.4 km / 0.87 mi

Runs by difficulty(39 total)

Beginner

39% of terrain

Intermediate

26% of terrain

Advanced

26% of terrain

Expert

9% of terrain

Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.

Terrain by difficulty

Beginner39%
Intermediate26%
Advanced26%
Expert9%

Lift fleet

High-speed 61
High-speed quad1
Triple chair3
Double chair5
Surface lift4

Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.

Resort Info

Summit661m

Base402m

Vertical259m

Lifts16

Runs39

Skiable Area166 acres

Average snowfall39 inches / 99 cm

CountryUnited States

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Season dates

Season endedMarch 22, 2026

Projected openingDecember 6, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

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

Top Après Ski

Thirsty Camel – This popular après-ski bar at Camelback Mountain is known for its welcoming atmosphere, creative cocktails, and live entertainment, making it a favorite spot for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

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Current Conditions

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Camelback Mountain El Niño rank & forecast

Camelback Mountain ranks #447 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −20% 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.

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

Strong-event signal: −20% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Camelback Mountain averaged -20% 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 +10%, '15-16 -58%, '23-24 -13%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 +10%'15-16 −58%'23-24 −13%

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 →

Key

What the tiers mean

% vs each resort's own 30-year average in strong El Niño winters.

Tier	Signal	Means
A — Prime terrain	≥ +8%	Historically much snowier than normal.
B — Favored	+3% to +8%	Modest upside vs normal.
C — ENSO-proof	about −3% to +3%	Near-normal snowfall — a hedge, not a jackpot or bust.
D — Late bloomer	−3% to −8%	Often lighter early — aim Feb–Mar.
E — Timing play	≤ −8%	Often lighter overall — aim late winter.

Live Conditions

Camelback Mountain Webcams

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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 Camelback 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, 9:01 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
	Today 24 / 150.6mm			Sat, Aug 29 22 / 11			Sun, Aug 30 23 / 122.7mm			Mon, Aug 31 25 / 150.6mm			Tue, Sep 1 27 / 162.4mm			Wed, Sep 2 30 / 193.6mm
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Temp (°C)	18	23	17	14	21	14	17	23	16	18	24	18	20	26	20	23	29	22
Wind (km/h)	5	9	6	10	3	9	9	15	8	5	8	4	7	10	4	8	13	9
Gusts (km/h)	13	24	16	24	15	18	20	37	15	13	24	18	17	25	21	13	31	29

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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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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The last completed season totaled ~88.6 cm. That's 8% above the 5-year average (82 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 6% below the 30-year average (94 cm).

Camelback Mountain Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 97cm with an average of 44 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
Month	Avg Snowfall	Snowfall Days	Avg Base Depth	Max Base Depth	Biggest Snowfall
November	5cm	3 days	1cm	5cm	3.9cm
December	19.3cm	9 days	5cm	14cm	8.3cm
January	24.8cm	11 days	9cm	22cm	9.7cm
February	24.8cm	10 days	14cm	25cm	10.4cm
March	19.3cm	7 days	8cm	20cm	9cm
April	4.3cm	3 days	1cm	6cm	3.2cm
May	0.1cm	0 days	0cm	1cm	0.5cm

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 6, 2026

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 Camelback Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 107 cm (42 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

107 cm

10 El Niño winters · 5% above median

All-season median

102 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

Phase	Seasons	Median	p25–p75	Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent	10	107 cm	77 cm – 116 cm	2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña	12	88 cm	80 cm – 108 cm	2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral	8	105 cm	94 cm – 116 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Camelback Mountain

Where is Camelback Mountain?: Camelback Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Camelback Mountain?: Camelback Mountain runs from a base elevation of 402 m (1,319 ft) to a summit of 661 m (2,169 ft), giving a vertical drop of 259 m (850 ft).
How big is Camelback Mountain?: Camelback Mountain has 166 acres (67 hectares) of skiable terrain, 39 marked runs and 16 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Camelback Mountain?: Camelback Mountain is on the Ikon 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 Camelback Mountain?: Camelback Mountain 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 Camelback Mountain get in a typical season?: Camelback Mountain averages 39 inches / 99 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Camelback Mountain in winter 2026-27?: El Niño Signal Rank: #447 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -20% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Camelback Mountain averaged -20% 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 +10%, '15-16 -58%, '23-24 -13%. A pattern, not a promise.

Camelback Mountain

Overview

Resort Guide

Gallery

Terrain & lifts

Runs by difficulty(39 total)

Terrain by difficulty

Lift fleet

Resort Info

Top Après Ski

Snow Summary

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Current Conditions

Camelback Mountain El Niño rank & forecast

Camelback Mountain Webcams

Local Reports

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

Hourly Forecast Detail

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

10-Day Forecast

No bulletin for this mountain

Season vs Historic

Camelback Mountain Snow History

Season at a Glance

ENSO seasonal analog

Best Months to Visit

Frequently asked questions about Camelback Mountain

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