📷 Laurel
North America
Laurel
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Dec 18
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 05:04 PM UTC · informational only
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Overview
Laurel is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Dec 18). Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 17:04 UTC.
Resort Guide
Laurel Mountain is a ski resort located in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania, offering 20 trails across 70 acres of skiable terrain. Known for its historic and challenging Lower Wildcat slope, the resort features a vertical drop of 761 feet, a modern lodge, and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Laurel Mountain stands out for its scenic views, classic runs, and a blend of beginner to expert terrain, making it a notable destination for both local and visiting skiers.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Laurel
Lifts
2
Skiable area
70 ac
Longest run
1.25 km / 0.78 mi
Runs by difficulty(20 total)
Beginner
10
50% of terrain
Intermediate
7
35% of terrain
Advanced
3
15% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Quad chair1
- Surface lift1
Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
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.
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 5:04 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, 05:04 PM UTC
Base
611m
Temp
21.7°C
Wind
4.3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
727m
Temp
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Wind
5km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Summit
843m
Temp
20.2°C
Wind
4.3km/h
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
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 Laurel (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, 5:04 PM
Today 22 / 12 | Sat, Aug 22 21 / 139.6mm | Sun, Aug 23 18 / 136.9mm | Mon, Aug 24 17 / 110.9mm | Tue, Aug 25 19 / 9 | Wed, Aug 26 23 / 9 | |||||||||||||
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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 | 2.4 | 7.2 | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 14 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 22 | 14 |
| Wind (km/h) | 6 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 15 | 15 | 10 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 34 | 41 | 29 | 27 | 37 | 27 | 11 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 16 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (843m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
☁️
21.9°
11.8°
9 km/h
Sat
22
🌦️
21°
12.8°
13 km/h
Sun
23
🌧️
17.8°
12.8°
16 km/h
Mon
24
🌧️
17.1°
10.9°
17 km/h
Tue
25
☁️
19.4°
9.3°
11 km/h
Wed
26
☁️
22.6°
9.3°
8 km/h
Thu
27
☁️
24.1°
11.9°
6 km/h
Fri
28
🌧️
24.2°
14.7°
6 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
22.4°
15.3°
9 km/h
Sun
30
🌧️
20.2°
14.6°
10 km/h
Summit elevation (843m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 05:04 PM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 91cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 107cm full-season avg
91cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~89.2 cm. That's near the 5-year average (91 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 17% below the 30-year average (107 cm).
Laurel Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 111cm with an average of 67 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 | 8.2cm | 6 days | 1cm | 5cm | 3.8cm |
| December | 21.3cm | 13 days | 5cm | 13cm | 6cm |
| January | 30.9cm | 18 days | 10cm | 23cm | 7.5cm |
| February | 25.5cm | 14 days | 13cm | 25cm | 7.2cm |
| March | 17cm | 10 days | 5cm | 17cm | 5.3cm |
| April | 6.5cm | 4 days | 0cm | 5cm | 3.9cm |
| May | 0.5cm | 0 days | 0cm | 3cm | 1.3cm |
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 18, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Laurel, ERA5 season snowfall median was 103 cm (41 in), about 5% below 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
103 cm
10 El Niño winters · 5% below median
All-season median
109 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 103 cm | 98 cm – 134 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 103 cm | 97 cm – 121 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 117 cm | 105 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 Laurel
- Where is Laurel?
- Laurel is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Laurel?
- Laurel runs from a base elevation of 611 m (2,005 ft) to a summit of 843 m (2,766 ft), giving a vertical drop of 232 m (761 ft).
- How big is Laurel?
- Laurel has 70 acres (28 hectares) of skiable terrain, 20 marked runs and 2 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Laurel?
- Laurel 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 Laurel get in a typical season?
- Laurel averages 39 inches / 99 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
