📷 West Mountain
North America
West Mountain
Status unconfirmed
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:08 PM UTC · informational only
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14-Day Forecast
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Overview
West 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 15:08 UTC.
Resort Guide
West Mountain is a ski resort located in Queensbury, New York, offering 126 acres of skiable terrain with 31 trails suitable for all ability levels. The resort features night skiing, snow tubing, a terrain park, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Key amenities include a modern base lodge, equipment rentals, ski and snowboard lessons, and multiple dining options. West Mountain stands out for its convenient location near the Adirondacks and its focus on accessible, year-round outdoor recreation.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for West Mountain
Lifts
8
Skiable area
130 ac
Longest run
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Resort Info
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
West Mountain Bar & Eatery – This welcoming spot at the base of West Mountain is known for its relaxed après-ski atmosphere, hearty comfort food, and a selection of local craft beers, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
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 indicates no significant snowfall is anticipated.
Historic
This season-to-date shows no snow compared to a 5-year average of 107cm.
Status unconfirmed · Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:08 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Northeast US region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 03:08 PM UTC
Base
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Temp
20.1°C
Wind
12.3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Mid-Mountain
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Wind
14km/h
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Summit
448m
Temp
20.1°C
Wind
12.3km/h
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14-Day Forecast
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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 West 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, 3:08 PM
Today 23 / 12 | Sat, Aug 22 22 / 121.2mm | Sun, Aug 23 23 / 147.8mm | Mon, Aug 24 21 / 120.9mm | Tue, Aug 25 20 / 131.2mm | Wed, Aug 26 25 / 11 | |||||||||||||
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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 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 16 | 23 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 15 |
| Wind (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 7 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 23 | 28 | 17 | 12 | 21 | 14 | 10 | 29 | 12 | 21 | 42 | 24 | 18 | 39 | 30 | 16 | 25 | 20 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (448m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
⛅
23.2°
11.9°
12 km/h
Sat
22
🌧️
22°
12°
9 km/h
Sun
23
🌦️
23.3°
14.1°
13 km/h
Mon
24
🌧️
20.7°
11.8°
19 km/h
Tue
25
🌧️
19.6°
13°
12 km/h
Wed
26
⛅
24.5°
11.3°
9 km/h
Thu
27
☁️
24.4°
12.3°
8 km/h
Fri
28
🌦️
24.9°
16.5°
11 km/h
Sat
29
⛈️
23.1°
16°
11 km/h
Sun
30
🌧️
23.8°
15.4°
6 km/h
Summit elevation (448m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:08 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 107cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 131cm full-season avg
107cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
West Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 137cm with an average of 58 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 | 9.6cm | 5 days | 2cm | 8cm | 5.4cm |
| December | 29.7cm | 12 days | 10cm | 22cm | 10.2cm |
| January | 29.8cm | 14 days | 18cm | 32cm | 9.5cm |
| February | 30cm | 12 days | 25cm | 39cm | 10.8cm |
| March | 27.6cm | 10 days | 18cm | 36cm | 11.7cm |
| April | 8cm | 3 days | 3cm | 14cm | 5.5cm |
| May | 0.2cm | 0 days | 0cm | 3cm | 1.6cm |
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 West Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 138 cm (54 in), about 8% 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
138 cm
10 El Niño winters · 8% above median
All-season median
128 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
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| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 138 cm | 124 cm – 162 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 128 cm | 115 cm – 169 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 121 cm | 110 cm – 160 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 West Mountain
- Where is West Mountain?
- West Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is West Mountain?
- West Mountain has a summit elevation of 448 m (1,470 ft).
- How big is West Mountain?
- West Mountain has 130 acres (53 hectares) of skiable terrain, 31 marked runs and 8 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers West Mountain?
- West Mountain 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 West Mountain get in a typical season?
- West Mountain averages 80 inches / 203 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
