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Jack Frost ski resort
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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

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North America

Jack Frost

Off-season

Closed for the season · reopens Dec 4

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:02 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 28, 9:02 AM•Weather at base: 427m

Overview

Jack Frost is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Dec 4). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:02 UTC.

Resort Guide

Jack Frost is a ski resort located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, offering a variety of terrain suitable for all skill levels across its 20 trails and multiple terrain parks. The resort features a family-friendly atmosphere, modern snowmaking capabilities, and convenient amenities such as equipment rentals, dining options, and ski and snowboard lessons. Signature experiences include night skiing and a dedicated snow tubing park, making it a versatile destination for winter recreation. Jack Frost stands out for its accessible location and well-maintained facilities, catering to both beginners and seasoned skiers.

Resort Info

Summit610m
Base427m
Vertical183m
Lifts12
Runs20
Skiable Area100 acres
Average snowfall50 inches / 127 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Projected openingDecember 4, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Epic Pass

Epic Pass

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

Top Après Ski

E-2000 Lounge – Known for its welcoming atmosphere and classic après-ski vibe, E-2000 Lounge at Jack Frost offers live entertainment, a cozy fireplace, and a popular spot for skiers to unwind with drinks and socialize after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

610mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 9:02 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Mid-Atlantic & Appalachians region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:02 AM UTC

Base

427m

Temp

17.4°C

Wind

2.4km/h

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519m

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16.8°C

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610m

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16.2°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Jack Frost El Niño rank & forecast

Jack Frost ranks Under review 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.

Under reviewTier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

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

This resort carries no separate rank: its 30-year record is identical to big-boulder, which is the ranked entry for this measurement. At ~31km resolution the reanalysis cannot resolve them as different mountains, so publishing both would be publishing one number twice.

'97-98 +11%'15-16 −59%'23-24 −12%

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 →

Live Conditions

Jack Frost Webcams

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Jack Frost / Vail Resorts

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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 Jack Frost (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, 9:02 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
23 / 151.5mm
Sat, Aug 29
22 / 12
Sun, Aug 30
23 / 143.6mm
Mon, Aug 31
25 / 160.3mm
Tue, Sep 1
27 / 180.6mm
Wed, Sep 2
29 / 201.8mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)001.500001.22.4000.300.6000.61.2
Temp (°C)182317152115182317192419212721242923
Wind (km/h)611911411101587868138101510
Gusts (km/h)152721271722224017162623182822163131

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (610m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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23.4°

15.2°

17 km/h

Sat

29

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21.9°

12°

18 km/h

Sun

30

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23°

13.7°

16 km/h

Mon

31

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25.1°

15.9°

11 km/h

Tue

1

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27.4°

17.7°

14 km/h

Wed

2

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29.2°

20.2°

19 km/h

Thu

3

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26.8°

19.1°

16 km/h

Fri

4

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22.4°

15.3°

17 km/h

Sat

5

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20.7°

13.7°

14 km/h

Sun

6

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22.3°

13.5°

12 km/h

Summit elevation (610m) • 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.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:02 AM UTC

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Off-season · 87cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 98cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~88.7 cm. That's near the 5-year average (87 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 9% below the 30-year average (98 cm).

Jack Frost Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 101cm with an average of 49 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
November6.1cm4 days1cm6cm4.2cm
December20.3cm9 days5cm14cm8.1cm
January25.2cm12 days10cm22cm9.7cm
February24.3cm12 days15cm26cm9.7cm
March20.2cm8 days8cm20cm9.1cm
April5.3cm4 days1cm7cm3.6cm
May0.1cm0 days0cm1cm0.4cm

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 4, 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 Jack Frost, ERA5 season snowfall median was 111 cm (44 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

111 cm

10 El Niño winters · 5% above median

All-season median

105 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10111 cm89 cm – 120 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña1292 cm82 cm – 112 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8105 cm95 cm – 124 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 Jack Frost

Where is Jack Frost?
Jack Frost is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Jack Frost?
Jack Frost runs from a base elevation of 427 m (1,401 ft) to a summit of 610 m (2,001 ft), giving a vertical drop of 183 m (600 ft).
How big is Jack Frost?
Jack Frost has 100 acres (40 hectares) of skiable terrain, 20 marked runs and 12 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Jack Frost?
Jack Frost is on the Epic 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 Jack Frost get in a typical season?
Jack Frost averages 50 inches / 127 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Jack Frost in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal: under review — this station's record has an era discontinuity.. This resort carries no separate rank: its 30-year record is identical to big-boulder, which is the ranked entry for this measurement. At ~31km resolution the reanalysis cannot resolve them as different mountains, so publishing both would be publishing one number twice.