The Mountain
Snow Report
Mountain Report
Updated, January 21th 8:23 AM
As the old New England saying goes, "if you’re looking for a change in the weather, just wait a minute." As the old Saddleback saying goes, that might be true, but we’re still going to do our darndest to give you the most honest assessment of the conditions and the relevant info you need to plan your visit. That’s why we are committed to providing the most up-to-date, accurate weather and snow reports possible. This is where to find them, along with all the other information you need to make the most of your Saddleback experience.
Turn to this page for snow conditions, weather updates, the trail report and more, posted daily at 7:00 a.m.
Weather
Today is going to be another cold one up at the mountain. Temperatures today will start out near 0° at the lodge and -3° at the summit. It is expected to warm up a touch; if we are lucky we should see temperatures in low teens this afternoon. Skies today will be cloudy and winds will be blowing at 15 to 30 mph, hopefully calming as the day progresses. It is entirely possible that wind may be a factor in mountain operations today, check the website and social media for updates! This cold weather is no laughing matter, be vigilant about keeping extremities warm and keep an eye out for frost nip on your buddies. If you are skiing or riding with little ones today be sure to check in with them often about how they are feeling. Although the cold of a Western Maine winter can seem unforgiving at times keep in mind that these frigid temperatures are essential for natural snowfall. Tonight we will likely see snow showers and hopefully an inch or two of accumulation by morning.
Click below to see live weather feeds from our on-mountain weather stations.
Top of the Rangeley Express Quad
Mountain Update
Snow surfaces today are expected to be some of the best on the east coast. Overnight, our mountain ops team flawlessly groomed 18 of our 54 open trails. If groomers aren’t your cup of tea and you prefer something a bit steeper and or bumpier I would suggest Golden Smelt. I’ve had my eyes on the Thrombosis Glades as well; maybe I’ll see you out there later today. Snowmaking is well underway on Tight Line and Dusty Miller! We urge you to brave the cold and come find your happy place. Whether that’s carving the corduroy or bumping down a zipper line; we’ve got something for everyone here at Saddleback!
Tip of the Day
Have you ever wanted to learn to Telemark ski? This is your chance! Saddleback is hosting Tele Invasion tomorrow! We are super excited to welcome the Fey brothers - founders of TELEMARKDOWN, which has one of the largest Tele Demo fleets in the world. They are bringing their fleet for a visit to Saddleback and are letting you demo for free! Two demo sessions will run, the first from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and the second from 12:30 to 2 p.m. There is no need to sign up ahead of time, just show up ready to shred!
On top of all this Tele Invasion excitement, tomorrow is also our first Fat Tire Friday! Come celebrate the end of the workweek with us at Saddleback!
Happy Trails!
~Ally
High
15 °FLow
9 °FWind
w mph24 HR SNOW
0"48 HR SNOW
0"TOTAL SNOW
84"Trails Open
55/68
Trails Open Percentage
81%
Lifts Open
3/3
Primary Surface
Packed PowderSecondary Surface
Variable ConditionsBase Depth Min
12"
Base Depth Max
24"
3-Day Forecast
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Tomorrow
Day Three
Lifts | Status | Type |
---|---|---|
Kennebago Quad | ||
Rangeley Detachable Quad | ||
South Branch Quad |
Easier Trails | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Lower Green Hornet | ||
Squirrel's Tail | ||
Gnat | ||
Montreal | ||
Candlestick Maker | ||
Dusty Miller | ||
Little Inky Boy | ||
Jitterbug | ||
Lower Grey Ghost | ||
Gee Whiz | ||
Upper Hudson Highway | ||
Lower Hudson Highway | ||
Rock Pond Trail | ||
Hummer | ||
Mrs. Duley | ||
Rooster's Regret | ||
Royal Tiger | ||
Smelt Streamer | ||
Happy Garrison Glade | ||
Hornberg | ||
Wheeler Slope Terrain Park | ||
Morning Glory |
More Difficult Trails | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
America | ||
Lower Tight Line | ||
Tri Color | ||
Lower Royal Coachman | ||
Lower Professor | ||
Lower Peachy's Peril | ||
Red Devil | ||
Blue Devil | ||
Silver Doctor | ||
Sneaky Pete | ||
Upper Grey Ghost | ||
Doodlebug | ||
Upper Green Hornet | ||
Upper Green Weaver | ||
Lower Green Weaver | ||
Muddler | ||
Mickey Finn | ||
Lower Jane Craig | ||
Parmachene Belle | ||
The Pass | ||
Bea Wee Pass | ||
T-Bar Line |
Most Difficult Trails | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Nymph | ||
Warden's Worry | ||
Tight Line | ||
Supervisor | ||
Dazzler | ||
Fire Fly | ||
Upper Royal Coachman | ||
Upper Professor | ||
Upper Peachy's Peril | ||
Golden Smelt | ||
Colonel Bates | ||
Upper Jane Craig | ||
Black Beauty | ||
Frostbite | ||
Family Secret | ||
NW Pass | ||
Woolly Bugger |
Extremely Difficult Trails | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Casablanca | ||
Thrombosis | ||
Nightmare Glades | ||
Intimidator | ||
Muleskinner | ||
Governor | ||
Dark Wizard |
Terrain Park | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Wheeler Slope Terrain Park |
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