📷 Whaleback Mountain
North America
Whaleback Mountain
Status unconfirmed
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:08 PM UTC · informational only
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Overview
Whaleback 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
Whaleback Mountain is a community-focused ski area located in Enfield, New Hampshire, offering 30 trails across 85 acres of varied terrain suitable for all skill levels. The resort features night skiing, a terrain park, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Key amenities include a base lodge with dining options, equipment rentals, and ski and snowboard lessons, making it an accessible destination for both beginners and experienced skiers. Whaleback Mountain stands out for its commitment to affordable, local skiing and its emphasis on community engagement.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Whaleback Mountain
Lifts
3
Skiable area
85 ac
Resort Info
Ski passes
Indy Pass
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.
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.
Historic
Season-to-date snow totals are not available, while the 5-year average stands at 143cm.
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
335m
Temp
20.9°C
Wind
8.7km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
442m
Temp
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Wind
10km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Summit
549m
Temp
19.6°C
Wind
8.7km/h
Snow Depth
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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 Whaleback 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 24 / 11 | Sat, Aug 22 21 / 10 | Sun, Aug 23 23 / 153mm | Mon, Aug 24 22 / 120.6mm | Tue, Aug 25 19 / 121.5mm | Wed, Aug 26 21 / 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 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 2.4 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 15 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 21 | 14 |
| Wind (km/h) | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 5 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 22 | 23 | 13 | 16 | 29 | 15 | 12 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 39 | 25 | 25 | 39 | 31 | 17 | 30 | 25 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (549m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
🌤️
23.6°
10.9°
9 km/h
Sat
22
☁️
21.1°
10.1°
12 km/h
Sun
23
🌧️
23.3°
15.1°
12 km/h
Mon
24
🌧️
22.4°
12°
16 km/h
Tue
25
🌧️
19.4°
12.4°
16 km/h
Wed
26
☁️
21.4°
10.4°
15 km/h
Thu
27
☁️
25.3°
12.2°
8 km/h
Fri
28
🌦️
24.5°
15.9°
9 km/h
Sat
29
🌦️
24.2°
16.3°
6 km/h
Sun
30
🌧️
23.5°
15.5°
5 km/h
Summit elevation (549m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:08 PM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 143cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 156cm full-season avg
143cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Whaleback Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 165cm with an average of 69 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 | 13.1cm | 7 days | 2cm | 9cm | 6.6cm |
| December | 34cm | 13 days | 13cm | 26cm | 12.1cm |
| January | 32.7cm | 15 days | 23cm | 38cm | 10.5cm |
| February | 34.1cm | 13 days | 34cm | 49cm | 11.7cm |
| March | 33cm | 13 days | 29cm | 47cm | 12.4cm |
| April | 14.2cm | 6 days | 7cm | 24cm | 6.7cm |
| May | 0.8cm | 1 days | 0cm | 2cm | 2.7cm |
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 Whaleback Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 188 cm (74 in), about 13% 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
188 cm
10 El Niño winters · 13% above median
All-season median
167 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
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| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 188 cm | 166 cm – 192 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 164 cm | 129 cm – 182 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 146 cm | 135 cm – 172 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 Whaleback Mountain
- Where is Whaleback Mountain?
- Whaleback Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Whaleback Mountain?
- Whaleback Mountain runs from a base elevation of 335 m (1,099 ft) to a summit of 549 m (1,801 ft), giving a vertical drop of 214 m (702 ft).
- How big is Whaleback Mountain?
- Whaleback Mountain has 85 acres (34 hectares) of skiable terrain, 31 marked runs and 3 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Whaleback Mountain?
- Whaleback 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 Whaleback Mountain get in a typical season?
- Whaleback Mountain averages 110 inches / 280 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
