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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Pats Peak

North America

Pats Peak

Off-season

Closed for the season · reopens Nov 29

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:03 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 28, 9:03 AM•Weather at base: 210m

Overview

Pats Peak is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Nov 29). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:03 UTC.

Resort Guide

Pats Peak is a ski resort located in Henniker, New Hampshire, offering 28 trails, 11 lifts, and a variety of terrain for all ability levels. The resort is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, extensive night skiing, and dedicated learning areas for beginners. Key amenities include a spacious base lodge, rental and lesson services, and snow tubing. Pats Peak stands out for its accessible location, consistent snowmaking, and commitment to providing a welcoming environment for both new and experienced skiers.

Resort Info

Summit445m
Base210m
Vertical235m
Lifts11
Runs28
Skiable Area115 acres
Average snowfall69 inches / 175 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Projected openingNovember 29, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Indy Pass

Buy pass →

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

Top Après Ski

Sled Pub – A popular après-ski spot at Pats Peak, Sled Pub is known for its welcoming atmosphere, live music on weekends, and a wide selection of craft beers and comfort food, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

445mECMWF Model

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Northeast US region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:03 AM UTC

Base

210m

Temp

19°C

Wind

6.2km/h

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328m

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445m

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17.5°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Pats Peak El Niño rank & forecast

Pats Peak ranks #408 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −15% 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.

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

Strong-event signal: −15% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Pats Peak averaged -15% 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 +20%, '15-16 -57%, '23-24 -7%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 +20%'15-16 −57%'23-24 −7%

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

Pats Peak Webcams

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Pat's Peak Ski Area

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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 Pats Peak (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, 9:03 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
27 / 170.6mm
Sat, Aug 29
23 / 11
Sun, Aug 30
27 / 13
Mon, Aug 31
26 / 15
Tue, Sep 1
23 / 129mm
Wed, Sep 2
22 / 1834.8mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)00.600000000004.81.82.4219.34.5
Temp (°C)212619152215192717192518152216192119
Wind (km/h)61010999915101098354143
Gusts (km/h)182822222619213721252828132524233127

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (445m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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27.1°

16.7°

14 km/h

Sat

29

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23.3°

10.9°

12 km/h

Sun

30

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27.2°

12.5°

16 km/h

Mon

31

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25.5°

15.2°

12 km/h

Tue

1

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23°

11.8°

6 km/h

Wed

2

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21.6°

17.5°

5 km/h

Thu

3

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26°

17°

18 km/h

Fri

4

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21.6°

15.1°

15 km/h

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5

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22.4°

14.1°

11 km/h

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6

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19.7°

12.1°

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Summit elevation (445m) • 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.

Getting There

Drive times & access

Last updated 1:50 PM

6 cameras · 3 sensors nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Caution — Go prepared — roadside sensors show wintery pavement

Pavement looks wintery on a roadside sensor near Pats Peak. Nearest roadside sensor (District 5, 12 km): Below freezing — ice risk, air 0°C. Pack traction gear even if the chain board is still dark. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Roadside weather sensors

District 5

12 km · NewEngland511

Below freezing — ice risk

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89 S 20.1 RWIS - Warner

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Above freezing

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Air
17°C
Wind
13 km/h
Precip
Dry

Updated 1:45 PM

93 N 34.9 RWIS - Bow

23.8 km · NewEngland511

Above freezing

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Highway cameras near Pats Peak

89 S, MM 20.2 road camera
89 S, MM 20.216.3 km · NewEngland511
93 NS 36.2 road camera
93 NS 36.223.2 km · NewEngland511
93 S, MM 35.6 road camera
93 S, MM 35.623.2 km · NewEngland511
93 NN 36.2 road camera
93 NN 36.223.4 km · NewEngland511
93 N, MM 34.8 road camera
93 N, MM 34.824 km · NewEngland511
93 N 39.1 PCCTV road camera
93 N 39.1 PCCTV24.2 km · NewEngland511

Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via NewEngland511. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:03 AM UTC

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Off-season · 143cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~99.6 cm. That's 17% below the 5-year average (120 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 30% below the 30-year average (143 cm).

Pats Peak Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 149cm with an average of 55 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
November8.7cm5 days1cm6cm4.9cm
December32.4cm10 days9cm23cm12.5cm
January32.1cm13 days16cm31cm11.2cm
February32.3cm11 days22cm36cm11.4cm
March31.1cm10 days17cm35cm12.1cm
April11.1cm5 days3cm17cm6.4cm
May0.4cm0 days0cm3cm2.1cm

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 Nov 29, 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 Pats Peak, ERA5 season snowfall median was 153 cm (60 in), about 1% 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

153 cm

10 El Niño winters · 1% above median

All-season median

151 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10153 cm150 cm – 175 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12135 cm109 cm – 176 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8142 cm118 cm – 174 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 Pats Peak

Where is Pats Peak?
Pats Peak is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Pats Peak?
Pats Peak runs from a base elevation of 210 m (689 ft) to a summit of 445 m (1,460 ft), giving a vertical drop of 235 m (771 ft).
How big is Pats Peak?
Pats Peak has 115 acres (47 hectares) of skiable terrain, 28 marked runs and 11 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Pats Peak?
Pats Peak 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 Pats Peak get in a typical season?
Pats Peak averages 69 inches / 175 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Pats Peak in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #408 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -15% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Pats Peak averaged -15% 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 +20%, '15-16 -57%, '23-24 -7%. A pattern, not a promise.