📷 Elk Mountain
North America
Elk Mountain
Status unconfirmed
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:03 PM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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14-Day Forecast
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Overview
Elk Mountain 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 15:03 UTC.
Resort Guide
Elk Mountain is located in Union Dale, Pennsylvania, in the Endless Mountains region, offering 180 skiable acres and 27 trails suitable for all skill levels. The resort is recognized for its uncrowded slopes, advanced snowmaking, and a welcoming, authentic atmosphere distinct from more commercialized destinations. Key amenities include a newly renovated Winter Garden Restaurant, a ski and snowboard school with over seventy-five instructors, equipment rentals, and a dedicated terrain park. Elk Mountain stands out for its natural setting, consistent snow quality, and focus on a classic skiing experience without tubing or excessive crowds.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Elk Mountain
Lifts
7
Skiable area
180 ac
Resort Info
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Winter Garden Restaurant & Bar – Known for its cozy atmosphere and panoramic mountain views, this popular après-ski spot at Elk Mountain offers a welcoming setting for skiers to unwind with craft beers, cocktails, and hearty fare after a day on the slopes, frequently praised for its friendly service and lively après-ski crowd.
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 snowpack is not available, while the 5-year average to date is 101cm.
Status unconfirmed · Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:03 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:03 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, 03:03 PM UTC
Base
531m
Temp
18.9°C
Wind
9.4km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
676m
Temp
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Wind
10km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
821m
Temp
17°C
Wind
9.4km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
Elk Mountain Webcams
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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 Elk 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 21, 3:03 PM
Today 21 / 10 | Sat, Aug 22 20 / 13 | Sun, Aug 23 21 / 131.8mm | Mon, Aug 24 18 / 112.4mm | Tue, Aug 25 19 / 100.9mm | Wed, Aug 26 22 / 10 | |||||||||||||
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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 | 0 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 13 | 20 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 13 |
| Wind (km/h) | 12 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 20 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 26 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 44 | 24 | 29 | 43 | 24 | 23 | 40 | 31 | 19 | 29 | 21 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (821m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
☁️
21°
9.5°
15 km/h
Sat
22
☁️
19.8°
12.8°
13 km/h
Sun
23
🌧️
20.9°
12.9°
22 km/h
Mon
24
🌧️
18.4°
10.8°
20 km/h
Tue
25
🌧️
18.5°
9.9°
18 km/h
Wed
26
🌤️
21.9°
9.6°
10 km/h
Thu
27
🌧️
22°
14°
12 km/h
Fri
28
🌧️
23.9°
15.3°
11 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
22.4°
16.1°
11 km/h
Sun
30
🌧️
22°
14.2°
10 km/h
Summit elevation (821m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:03 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 101cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 113cm full-season avg
101cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Elk Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 117cm with an average of 63 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 | 8.1cm | 6 days | 1cm | 6cm | 4.7cm |
| December | 24.7cm | 13 days | 6cm | 16cm | 8.5cm |
| January | 27.5cm | 16 days | 11cm | 23cm | 8.6cm |
| February | 26.2cm | 13 days | 15cm | 27cm | 9.8cm |
| March | 22.1cm | 10 days | 10cm | 22cm | 9.3cm |
| April | 7.6cm | 5 days | 1cm | 7cm | 4.4cm |
| May | 0.4cm | 0 days | 0cm | 3cm | 1.5cm |
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 Elk Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 126 cm (50 in), about 2% 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
126 cm
10 El Niño winters · 2% above median
All-season median
123 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 126 cm | 116 cm – 129 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 120 cm | 94 cm – 137 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 110 cm | 99 cm – 133 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 Elk Mountain
- Where is Elk Mountain?
- Elk Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Elk Mountain?
- Elk Mountain runs from a base elevation of 531 m (1,742 ft) to a summit of 821 m (2,694 ft), giving a vertical drop of 290 m (951 ft).
- How big is Elk Mountain?
- Elk Mountain has 180 acres (73 hectares) of skiable terrain, 27 marked runs and 7 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Elk Mountain?
- Elk Mountain is on the No ski pass found. 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 Elk Mountain get in a typical season?
- Elk Mountain averages 83 inches / 211 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
