Snow Report

Mountain Report

Updated, April 17 8:17 AM

**Today, Saturday April 17th, is the final day of lift serviced operations at Saddleback**

 

Springtime is back at your favorite mountain; we know you missed it!  You've probably been caught once or twice daydreaming about sunny skies, our famous corn snow, and perhaps, a beverage on the deck.  Being located in the Western Maine Mountains, locals know what two things spring at Saddleback represents: deep snow and ever-changing weather, to tell the truth.  At this time of the year, conditions can be all over the place, from deep pow one day to 50 degrees and sunny the next. The one thing that is consistent, is quality across the hill. Thanks to Mother Nature working in partnership with our dedicated Mountain Operations Team, Saddleback conditions refuse to disappoint. 

 

Turn to this page for the morning report, posted no later than 7 a.m., for the local skinny on conditions and events going on at the mountain.  With a deep base and longer, sunnier days waiting, make the daily report a part of your regular routine.  Without you, we are just another mountain and the truth is, we’re not just another mountain.  

 

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Weather

The icing on the cake, snow on the final day of the season and this wasn’t just a dusting, 4-5” of snow fell in the last 24 hours leaving the mountain covered in a blanket of fresh.  Remember it is still April 17^th and while this snow may cover some natural obstacles, it certainly has not buried them; ski with caution and remember that just yesterday, there were more than a couple rocks poking out around the mountain. Temperatures will hover just below the freezing mark while light snow will taper off throughout the day.  Some cascading flakes as the last turns of the season are made are about all we could ask for.  Winds will be heading South but not at speeds that should effect lift operations.    

 

**The South Branch chair is closed for the year, open terrain is recommended for intermediate to expert skiers only**

 

Click below to see live weather feeds from our on-mountain weather stations.

Summit

Top of the Rangeley Express Quad

Base

 

Mountain Update

The mountain has been covered in a very familiar white blanket; she got dressed up for closing day.  Despite the new snow overnight, keep in mind that unmarked obstacles may exist especially in trails that saw significant melting over the last couple weeks.  This does not mean that there won’t be some pretty incredible turns to be made today, this new snow should make for fun slashes, soft bumps, and excellent cruisers.  Thank you for being part of this season with us, enjoy the snow, we will all be daydreaming about laps on the Rangeley till next season, give your brain some more content to work with.  

 

Tip of the Day

 

Tom Ball Band will be sending out the season with tunes playing from 1-4pm at the mountain!

 

Season passes are on sale for next year, wrap up this season on the slopes and lock in next winter's powder days at the best rates of the year.  Most important, smile, it was an excellent season, and having our skiing and riding friends back on the mountain couldn’t have felt better.  Saddleback is back, and Saddleback is here to stay.  From all of us here at the mountain, thank you for a wonderful season and if we don’t see you today or didn’t see you this winter, we know we will see you next year.  

 

Enjoy closing day, and until next time, cheers!

Nate