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Snow Report February 8, 2025

Big Air is here! Join us at 11 AM on the Bear Trail to watch skiers and riders throw down massive tricks at our annual Big Air on Bear competition! Last-minute sign-ups are still open at Guest Services, but hurry—registration closes at 10 AM. Don’t miss out on one of the most exciting events of the season!

Mother Nature has been on a roll (minus the wind), and our groomers have been busy turning fresh snowfall into pristine corduroy. Lower Skyward will remain ungroomed, while Essex and Hoyts will see fresh tracks.


The Lowdown

We anticipate opening today with 11 lifts and 92 trails, featuring packed powder and frozen granular conditions. Off-and-on snow showers will continue this morning before giving way to mostly cloudy skies and highs in the 20s.

With over 280+ acres to explore, here’s a quick reminder—there is no beginner terrain off the Gondola, Summit, or Lookout Lifts. If you’re new to skiing or riding, start at Bear Den Lodge to build confidence, then take The Notch to explore the Main Side.

Speaking of Bear Den, the park on Flying Squirrel is back! Come check out all the new natural snow features including some boxes!


The Essentials

DEMO DAY TODAY AND TOMORROW, SUNDAY THE 9TH! NeverSummer is here showcasing their handcrafted, made-in-the-USA snowboards. Come try one out and see what they’re all about!

Protect your head, shield your eyes, and save a little money doing it. Select helmets and goggles are 20% off now through February 14th at Brookside and Flying Squirrel Apparel. Because fresh snow is fun, but seeing it clearly is even better.

The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is underway! One of the most iconic winter festivals in the Adirondacks, this 10-day celebration features parades, fireworks, live music, and the legendary Ice Palace! Looking for some off-piste fun? Head over to Saranac Lake and join the festivities. More info here!

The FIS Ski Jumping World Cup is also underway! Catch all the high-flying action, live entertainment, and international food vendors through February 9th. Season passholders at Whiteface, Mt. Van Hoevenberg, Gore, or Belleayre get FREE admission! Grab your tickets now!

Our Big Air on Bear event is today! Details and signups found here!

Podcast

transcript | February 8, 2025
Good day, skiers and riders! This is Erik with your Whiteface Insider Snowcast, presented by Ariens Mowers and Snowblowers! Today is Saturday, February 8th, 2025, and it’s Ski and Ride Day #78 of the season. Big Air is here! Join us at 11 AM on the Bear Trail to watch skiers and riders throw down massive tricks at our annual Big Air on Bear competition! Last-minute sign-ups are still open at Guest Services, but hurry—registration closes at 10 AM. Don’t miss out on one of the most exciting events of the season! Mother Nature has been on a roll (minus the wind), and our groomers have been busy turning fresh snowfall into pristine corduroy. Lower Skyward will remain ungroomed, while Essex and Hoyts will see fresh tracks. We anticipate opening today with 11 lifts and 92 trails, featuring packed powder and frozen granular conditions. Off-and-on snow showers will continue this morning before giving way to mostly cloudy skies and highs in the 20s. With over 280+ acres to explore, here’s a quick reminder—there is no beginner terrain off the Gondola, Summit, or Lookout Lifts. If you’re new to skiing or riding, start at Bear Den Lodge to build confidence, then take The Notch to explore the Main Side. Protect your head, shield your eyes, and save a little money doing it. Select helmets and goggles are 20% off now through February 14th at Brookside and Flying Squirrel Apparel. Because fresh snow is fun, but seeing it clearly is even better. The FIS Ski Jumping World Cup is in full swing at the Olympic Jumping Complex! Catch all the high-flying action, live entertainment, and international food vendors through February 9th. Season passholders at Whiteface, Mt. Van Hoevenberg, Gore, or Belleayre get FREE admission! Grab your tickets at olympicjumpingcomplex.com/skijumpingworldcup2025. Thanks for tuning in, and have a spectacular Saturday! Drive safe, ski smart, and as always, I hope to see you on the slopes!

Snow Report

Ski day 79 | 1:48 PM , February 8, 2025
Saturday
Feb 8 2025
Weather
20°F Partly Sunny
Snow
22 inLast 7 days snowfall
2 inPast 24 hours snowfall
Lifts
11 of 13
Trails
90 of 96
Weather Details
Base Temp:20°F | -6°C
Mid Temp:15°F | -9°C
Summit Temp:1°F | -17°C
Wind:5-10 mph
Snowfall
Past 24 hrs:2 in
Last 7 Days:22 in
Base Depth:31-43 in
Season Total:125 in
Surface Conditions
Primary:Packed Powder
Secondary:Frozen Granular
Terrain Open
96%
Gondola Rides
Status:Open
Please Take Note: Trail conditions, including groomed surfaces, change constantly due to many factors including, but not limited to, skier traffic, weather, snowmaking, and other factors both manmade and natural. This report is subject to change without notice at any time.

Lifts

Lift Types
  • Icon for Gondola Gondola
  • Icon for Quad Quad
  • Icon for Triple Triple
  • Icon for Double Double
  • Icon for Surface Lift Surface Lift
Status
  • Icon for Open Open
  • Icon for Closed Closed
  • Icon for On Hold On Hold
Icon for Surface Lift
Cub Carpet
Icon for Cub Carpet open
08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Icon for Surface Lift
Coyote Carpet
Icon for Coyote Carpet open
08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Icon for Double
Freeway
Icon for Freeway open
09:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Icon for Double
Mountain Run
Icon for Mountain Run closed
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Icon for Double
Little Whiteface
Icon for Little Whiteface open
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Icon for Triple
Lookout Mountain
Icon for Lookout Mountain open
09:15 AM - 03:30 PM
Icon for Quad
Warhorse
Icon for Warhorse open
08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Icon for Quad
Face Lift
Icon for Face Lift open
08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Icon for Quad
Summit Quad
Icon for Summit Quad open
09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Icon for Quad
Falcon Flyer
Icon for Falcon Flyer open
08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Icon for Quad
The Notch
Icon for The Notch open
08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Icon for Gondola
Cloudsplitter Gondola
Icon for Cloudsplitter Gondola open
08:30 AM - 03:30 PM
Icon for Gondola
Cloudsplitter Gondola Ride | Winter
Icon for Cloudsplitter Gondola Ride | Winter open
08:30 AM - 03:00 PM

Skiing & Snowboard Trails

Level
  • Icon for Easier Easier
  • Icon for More Difficult More Difficult
  • Icon for Most Difficult Most Difficult
  • Icon for Expert Only Expert Only
Status
  • Icon for Open Open
  • Icon for Closed Closed
Other Trail Status
  • Icon for Groomed Groomed
  • Icon for Snowmaking Snowmaking
  • Icon for Moguls Moguls
  • Icon for Freestyle Area Freestyle Area
  • Icon for Glades Glades
  • Icon for Public Race Course Public Race Course
  • Icon for Reserved for Event Reserved for Event
  • Icon for Accessible Accessible
  • Icon for Hiking Hiking
  • Icon for Biking Biking
  • Icon for Pets Pets
  • Icon for X-Country Skiing X-Country Skiing
  • Icon for Snowshoes Snowshoes
  • Icon for Track Set Track Set
  • Icon for Traction Traction
  • Icon for Social Distancing Social Distancing
Icon for Easier
Boreen
Icon for Boreen open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Easier
Boreen Loop
Icon for Boreen Loop open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Broadway
Icon for Broadway open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Brookside
Icon for Brookside open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Burton’s Cutoff
Icon for Burton’s Cutoff open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Danny’s Bridge
Icon for Danny’s Bridge open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Easier
Easy Street
Icon for Easy Street open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Easier
Easy Way
Icon for Easy Way open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Ladies Bridge
Icon for Ladies Bridge open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Lower Gap
Icon for Lower Gap open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Lower Valley
Icon for Lower Valley open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Off Broadway
Icon for Off Broadway open
Icon for More Difficult
River Run
Icon for River Run open
Icon for More Difficult
Tom Cat
Icon for Tom Cat closed
Icon for Reserved for Event
Icon for More Difficult
Upper Boreen
Icon for Upper Boreen open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Upper Valley
Icon for Upper Valley open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Valvehouse Road
Icon for Valvehouse Road open
Icon for GroomedIcon for Reserved for Event
Level
  • Icon for Easier Easier
  • Icon for More Difficult More Difficult
  • Icon for Most Difficult Most Difficult
  • Icon for Expert Only Expert Only
Status
  • Icon for Open Open
  • Icon for Closed Closed
Other Trail Status
  • Icon for Groomed Groomed
  • Icon for Snowmaking Snowmaking
  • Icon for Moguls Moguls
  • Icon for Freestyle Area Freestyle Area
  • Icon for Glades Glades
  • Icon for Public Race Course Public Race Course
  • Icon for Reserved for Event Reserved for Event
  • Icon for Accessible Accessible
  • Icon for Hiking Hiking
  • Icon for Biking Biking
  • Icon for Pets Pets
  • Icon for X-Country Skiing X-Country Skiing
  • Icon for Snowshoes Snowshoes
  • Icon for Track Set Track Set
  • Icon for Traction Traction
  • Icon for Social Distancing Social Distancing
Icon for Easier
Ausable Run
Icon for Ausable Run open
Icon for GroomedIcon for Freestyle AreaIcon for Public Race Course
Icon for Easier
Deer
Icon for Deer open
Icon for Easier
Fox
Icon for Fox open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Easier
Round-a-bout
Icon for Round-a-bout open
Icon for GroomedIcon for Freestyle Area
Level
  • Icon for Easier Easier
  • Icon for More Difficult More Difficult
  • Icon for Most Difficult Most Difficult
  • Icon for Expert Only Expert Only
Status
  • Icon for Open Open
  • Icon for Closed Closed
Other Trail Status
  • Icon for Groomed Groomed
  • Icon for Snowmaking Snowmaking
  • Icon for Moguls Moguls
  • Icon for Freestyle Area Freestyle Area
  • Icon for Glades Glades
  • Icon for Public Race Course Public Race Course
  • Icon for Reserved for Event Reserved for Event
  • Icon for Accessible Accessible
  • Icon for Hiking Hiking
  • Icon for Biking Biking
  • Icon for Pets Pets
  • Icon for X-Country Skiing X-Country Skiing
  • Icon for Snowshoes Snowshoes
  • Icon for Track Set Track Set
  • Icon for Traction Traction
  • Icon for Social Distancing Social Distancing
Icon for Easier
Bobcat
Icon for Bobcat open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Easier
Bobcat Chute
Icon for Bobcat Chute open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Easier
Coyote Cut
Icon for Coyote Cut open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Easier
Loon
Icon for Loon open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Easier
Moose
Icon for Moose open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Easier
Moose Cut
Icon for Moose Cut open
Icon for Easier
Otter
Icon for Otter open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Easier
Porcupine Pass
Icon for Porcupine Pass open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Easier
Runner Up
Icon for Runner Up open
Icon for Groomed
Level
  • Icon for Easier Easier
  • Icon for More Difficult More Difficult
  • Icon for Most Difficult Most Difficult
  • Icon for Expert Only Expert Only
Status
  • Icon for Open Open
  • Icon for Closed Closed
Other Trail Status
  • Icon for Groomed Groomed
  • Icon for Snowmaking Snowmaking
  • Icon for Moguls Moguls
  • Icon for Freestyle Area Freestyle Area
  • Icon for Glades Glades
  • Icon for Public Race Course Public Race Course
  • Icon for Reserved for Event Reserved for Event
  • Icon for Accessible Accessible
  • Icon for Hiking Hiking
  • Icon for Biking Biking
  • Icon for Pets Pets
  • Icon for X-Country Skiing X-Country Skiing
  • Icon for Snowshoes Snowshoes
  • Icon for Track Set Track Set
  • Icon for Traction Traction
  • Icon for Social Distancing Social Distancing
Icon for More Difficult
1900 Road
Icon for 1900 Road open
Icon for Most Difficult
2200 Road
Icon for 2200 Road open
Icon for Most Difficult
Approach
Icon for Approach open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Calamity Lane
Icon for Calamity Lane open
Icon for GroomedIcon for Reserved for Event
Icon for More Difficult
Draper’s Drop
Icon for Draper’s Drop open
Icon for GroomedIcon for Reserved for Event
Icon for More Difficult
Empire Cut
Icon for Empire Cut open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Most Difficult
Essex
Icon for Essex open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Excelsior
Icon for Excelsior open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Low Road
Icon for Low Road open
Icon for More Difficult
Lower Empire
Icon for Lower Empire open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Lower Mackenzie
Icon for Lower Mackenzie open
Icon for More Difficult
Lower Northway
Icon for Lower Northway open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Lower Parkway
Icon for Lower Parkway open
Icon for More Difficult
Lower Thruway
Icon for Lower Thruway open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Most Difficult
Lower Wilderness
Icon for Lower Wilderness open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Most Difficult
Mountain Run
Icon for Mountain Run open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
On Ramp
Icon for On Ramp open
Icon for More Difficult
Parkway Exit
Icon for Parkway Exit open
Icon for More Difficult
Summit Express
Icon for Summit Express open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Most Difficult
Upper Empire
Icon for Upper Empire open
Icon for Most Difficult
Upper Mackenzie
Icon for Upper Mackenzie open
Icon for Most Difficult
Upper Northway
Icon for Upper Northway open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Most Difficult
Upper Parkway
Icon for Upper Parkway open
Icon for GroomedIcon for Reserved for Event
Icon for Most Difficult
Upper Thruway
Icon for Upper Thruway open
Icon for GroomedIcon for Reserved for Event
Icon for Most Difficult
Upper Wilderness
Icon for Upper Wilderness open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Most Difficult
Wildway
Icon for Wildway open
Level
  • Icon for Easier Easier
  • Icon for More Difficult More Difficult
  • Icon for Most Difficult Most Difficult
  • Icon for Expert Only Expert Only
Status
  • Icon for Open Open
  • Icon for Closed Closed
Other Trail Status
  • Icon for Groomed Groomed
  • Icon for Snowmaking Snowmaking
  • Icon for Moguls Moguls
  • Icon for Freestyle Area Freestyle Area
  • Icon for Glades Glades
  • Icon for Public Race Course Public Race Course
  • Icon for Reserved for Event Reserved for Event
  • Icon for Accessible Accessible
  • Icon for Hiking Hiking
  • Icon for Biking Biking
  • Icon for Pets Pets
  • Icon for X-Country Skiing X-Country Skiing
  • Icon for Snowshoes Snowshoes
  • Icon for Track Set Track Set
  • Icon for Traction Traction
  • Icon for Social Distancing Social Distancing
Icon for Most Difficult
Hoyt’s High
Icon for Hoyt’s High open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Most Difficult
Lookout Below
Icon for Lookout Below closed
Icon for More Difficult
Lookout Loop
Icon for Lookout Loop open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Wilmington Trail
Icon for Wilmington Trail open
Icon for Groomed
Level
  • Icon for Easier Easier
  • Icon for More Difficult More Difficult
  • Icon for Most Difficult Most Difficult
  • Icon for Expert Only Expert Only
Status
  • Icon for Open Open
  • Icon for Closed Closed
Other Trail Status
  • Icon for Groomed Groomed
  • Icon for Snowmaking Snowmaking
  • Icon for Moguls Moguls
  • Icon for Freestyle Area Freestyle Area
  • Icon for Glades Glades
  • Icon for Public Race Course Public Race Course
  • Icon for Reserved for Event Reserved for Event
  • Icon for Accessible Accessible
  • Icon for Hiking Hiking
  • Icon for Biking Biking
  • Icon for Pets Pets
  • Icon for X-Country Skiing X-Country Skiing
  • Icon for Snowshoes Snowshoes
  • Icon for Track Set Track Set
  • Icon for Traction Traction
  • Icon for Social Distancing Social Distancing
Icon for Most Difficult
Blazer’s Bluff
Icon for Blazer’s Bluff closed
Icon for Most Difficult
Cloudspin
Icon for Cloudspin open
Icon for Most Difficult
Cloudspin Cut
Icon for Cloudspin Cut open
Icon for More Difficult
Connector
Icon for Connector open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Crossover Loop
Icon for Crossover Loop open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Glen
Icon for Glen open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Ilmar’s Alley
Icon for Ilmar’s Alley open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
John’s Bypass
Icon for John’s Bypass open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Most Difficult
Lower Skyward
Icon for Lower Skyward open
Icon for More Difficult
Lower Switchback
Icon for Lower Switchback open
Icon for Most Difficult
Niagara
Icon for Niagara open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Paron’s Run
Icon for Paron’s Run open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Riva Ridge
Icon for Riva Ridge open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
The Follies
Icon for The Follies open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Most Difficult
Upper Skyward
Icon for Upper Skyward open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Upper Switchback
Icon for Upper Switchback open
Icon for More Difficult
Victoria
Icon for Victoria open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Victoria Shoot
Icon for Victoria Shoot open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for More Difficult
Weber’s Way
Icon for Weber’s Way open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Most Difficult
Yellow Dot
Icon for Yellow Dot open
Level
  • Icon for Easier Easier
  • Icon for More Difficult More Difficult
  • Icon for Most Difficult Most Difficult
  • Icon for Expert Only Expert Only
Status
  • Icon for Open Open
  • Icon for Closed Closed
Other Trail Status
  • Icon for Groomed Groomed
  • Icon for Snowmaking Snowmaking
  • Icon for Moguls Moguls
  • Icon for Freestyle Area Freestyle Area
  • Icon for Glades Glades
  • Icon for Public Race Course Public Race Course
  • Icon for Reserved for Event Reserved for Event
  • Icon for Accessible Accessible
  • Icon for Hiking Hiking
  • Icon for Biking Biking
  • Icon for Pets Pets
  • Icon for X-Country Skiing X-Country Skiing
  • Icon for Snowshoes Snowshoes
  • Icon for Track Set Track Set
  • Icon for Traction Traction
  • Icon for Social Distancing Social Distancing
Icon for Easier
Bear
Icon for Bear open
Icon for GroomedIcon for Freestyle Area
Icon for Easier
Mixing Bowl
Icon for Mixing Bowl open
Icon for Freestyle Area
Icon for Easier
Wolf
Icon for Wolf open
Icon for GroomedIcon for Freestyle Area
Icon for Easier
Wolf Run
Icon for Wolf Run open
Icon for Groomed
Icon for Easier
Flying Squirrel
Icon for Flying Squirrel open
Icon for Freestyle Area
Level
  • Icon for Easier Easier
  • Icon for More Difficult More Difficult
  • Icon for Most Difficult Most Difficult
  • Icon for Expert Only Expert Only
Status
  • Icon for Open Open
  • Icon for Closed Closed
Other Trail Status
  • Icon for Groomed Groomed
  • Icon for Snowmaking Snowmaking
  • Icon for Moguls Moguls
  • Icon for Freestyle Area Freestyle Area
  • Icon for Glades Glades
  • Icon for Public Race Course Public Race Course
  • Icon for Reserved for Event Reserved for Event
  • Icon for Accessible Accessible
  • Icon for Hiking Hiking
  • Icon for Biking Biking
  • Icon for Pets Pets
  • Icon for X-Country Skiing X-Country Skiing
  • Icon for Snowshoes Snowshoes
  • Icon for Track Set Track Set
  • Icon for Traction Traction
  • Icon for Social Distancing Social Distancing
Icon for Expert Only
Cloudsplitter Glades
Icon for Cloudsplitter Glades open
Icon for Glades
Icon for More Difficult
Bobcat Glades
Icon for Bobcat Glades open
Icon for Glades
Icon for Expert Only
Sugar Valley Glades
Icon for Sugar Valley Glades closed
Icon for Glades
Icon for Expert Only
Slide View Glades
Icon for Slide View Glades open
Icon for Glades
Icon for Expert Only
Rand’s Last Stand
Icon for Rand’s Last Stand closed
Icon for Glades
Icon for Expert Only
Slide Out
Icon for Slide Out closed
Icon for Glades
Icon for Expert Only
Deer Valley Glades
Icon for Deer Valley Glades open
Icon for Glades
Icon for More Difficult
Hoot Owl Glades
Icon for Hoot Owl Glades open
Icon for Glades
Icon for Expert Only
The Slides
Icon for The Slides closed
Icon for Glades
Icon for Most Difficult
10th Mountain Division Glades
Icon for 10th Mountain Division Glades open
Icon for Glades
Icon for Most Difficult
High Country Glades
Icon for High Country Glades open
Icon for Glades

Dining

Base Lodge:
Cloudspin Bar & Grill presented by Saratoga Eagle: Daily 11:00am-4:30pm
Base Camp Market: Daily 8:00am-4:30pm
Legends Cafe: Thurs-Mon 11:00am-4:00pm
Black Diamond Burrito Bar: Wed-Sun 11:00am-2:30pm
Waffle Cabin: Thu-Mon 10:00am-4pm

Legacy Lodge:
Legacy Market: Daily 9:00am-3:00pm

Bear Den Lodge:
Growler’s Grill: Daily 11:00am-4:00pm
Black Bear Market: Daily 8:00am-4pm
Nuchas: Thu-Mon 10:00am-4:00pm