Potter County Pa Snow Report

Snowmobile Trail Conditions for Potter County Pa.

Coudersport Area: Poor
Galeton/Germania Area: one
Roulette Area: Poor
Shinglehouse Area: Poor
Southern Potter Area: Poor
Ulysses Area: Poor... Please Let It Snow!
Denton Hill Ski Area:
New Snow: 3 inches
Base Depth: 3 inches
Runs: 17
Lifts Open: 2
Surface Snow: Machine Groomed, Packed Powder
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Night Hours: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm)
Notes: Open But Call Ahead: 814-435-2115

February 27, 2006
We are getting some snow in the upper elevations, currently about 3-4 inches on ground.

February 14, 2006
Happy Valentine's Day Snow forcast looks bleak for Potter County, just when it looked like it might get better. The east coast got tons of snow, we received a dusting and the temperatures are getting warmer for the next few days with some rain. Maybe we can get the Forest Rangers to open the ATV Trails.

February 11, 2006
Here's the snow-cast for this weekend:
Today Saturday February 11, 2006: Chance of snow 40 percent
Saturday Night: 50 percent chance of light snow
Sunday February 12, 2006: 50 percent chance of snow showers
Sunday Night: 40 percent chance of snow showers

Winter Returns To Potter County
Groundhogs and the Weatherman Agree

Punxsutawney Phil, the rodent who resides in Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, predicts six more weeks of winter, but cold-weather enthusiasts should really be watching the weatherman, both reported that winter would return.

Weather forcasts said that the jet stream, the winds that control winter storms were going to push Arctic air toward the Eastern United States. In Potter County, the predicted change could make one of the warmest winters on record a memory.

The snow plows were rusting, and you can't shovel rain. The Snowdeo has been cancelled. I even heard that some of Potter County's maple producers tapping trees to collect sap and start making maple syrup. But put away the sap buckets, load up the wood stove, fire up those snowmobiles, and strap on the skis because winter is back.

It all had to do with the jet stream. The current of air in the upper atmosphere has for most of this winter grabbed warm air from the Pacific Ocean and drug it straight across the US. This blocked the cold air from the Arctic from heading south, like the geese bringing springtime in January.

Weather has left some Potter County businesses out in the cold, warm temperatures mean less revenues. The motels, hotels, restuarants, snowmobile dealers and such are feeling the crunch.

There are some who are holding out hope that snowmobile season is still going to come.

For a lot of people, warm weather in January was a good thing. But others, whose livelihoods are tied to winter's snow do not see it that way.

If there is a silver lining to all the warm January weather, it's a great way to get revenge on the natural gas, heating oil, and propane companies.

February 6, 2006
Snow and blowing snow advisory in effect until 4 PM est. Snow showers and squalls will continue to affect Potter County through the afternoon. In heavier squalls...a quick 1 to 2 inches may accumulate...but most places will just see a dusting to an inch. The showers should become less organized this afternoon...which will lead to lighter and shorter-duration snows.
This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy and brisk with occasional snow showers. Additional accumulation an inch or two. Highs in the lower 30s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers. Lows around 15. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 50 percent.

January 25, 2006
Snow showers today FINALLY!...with occasional heavy squalls...will continue through mid afternoon and a 50% chance of snow showers this evening. A fresh coating of 2-4 inches of snow is possible in some areas. The wind will gust over 40 mph at times...causing some blowing and drifting of any snow that manages to accumulate. We'll keep you posted if snow continues. Don't forget that the Potter County Snow Rodeo and West End Trailblazers Winterfest are scheduled for this weekend. Check the Events Calendar for more information and contact numbers.

January 21, 2006
Temperatures have been unseasonably warm for this time of year. Be patient it will snow. Want to open a discussion about snowmobiles or skiiing condtions? Visit the Outdoor Forums

January 18, 2006
Wind advisory in effect from noon today to 8 PM est this evening. Rain will fall heavy at times through 8 AM with minor flooding occurring in poor drainage areas and along small streams. Rain mixing with snow this morning...then snow showers likely by late morning. Accumulation of 1 to 3 inches.

January 17, 2006
Winter weather advisory in effect until 6 PM est. feezing rain and sleet

January 14, 2006
We are getting some snow, nothing to get too excited about; maybe a few inches, but it's a start! Snowmobile trail conditions are very bad, actually non-existant unless you want do do some grass drag racing. The Snow Rodeo was postponed and is rescheduled for later in month check the events calendar. Denton Hill ski slopes have a 4-24" inch base, with machine groomed conditions on 14 open slopes and trails.

January 2, 2006
Rain and freezing rain could give way to 1 to 3 inches of snow tonight

January 1, 2006
Happy New Year We received a light dusting last night. No real accumulation to report.

December 29, 2005
Most snow in lower elevations has melted, some snow in higher elevations but conditions are poor for snowmobiling, Denton Hill should have a good base for skiing but the top layer will be soft and wet. If you have any updates from different parts of Potter County please post them on the snowmobile and ski forums. Join a group and make a difference!

December 27, 2005
Temperatures in the higher elevations are hoovering around freezing during day and in 20's at night. Yesterday we had flurries all day and about a half to an inch of snow. Check the local weather forcasts for more.

December 25, 2005
Merry Christmas!

December 24, 2005
Temperature is currently in low 40's and snow is melting. Forcast does not look good for snow as daytime temperature highs are supposed to be above freezing till next Thursday Dec 29, 2005.

December 23, 2005
Temperature was above freezing most of day, some light rain.

December 21, 2005
Light dusting of snow last night and scattered snow throughout day. Maybe a half inch of snow.

December 18, 2005
About an inch of fresh snow over night

December 16, 2005
Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.

December 13, 2005
Snowmobile trails open on State Forests and the Allegheny National Forest.

December 10, 2005
Snow storm left accumilations of 6-12 inches of snow.

December 03, 2005
Lake effect snow storm left accumilations of 6-10 inches of snow.

November 24, 2005
Received about 4 inches in higher elevations

November 22, 2005
Light dusting of snow in the higher elevations no measurable accumilation.

November 18, 2005
We had occasional light snow showers and flurries across the north central and northwest higher elevations in Potter County. Snow lasted till around 9 AM. Some additional dusting expected...especially for areas north of route 6. Motorists should anticipate locally slippery travel conditions to persist across the area through mid morning. This Afternoon a mix of sun and clouds with an isolated snow shower or some left over flurries. Highs in the lower 30s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 20 percent. Tonight will be partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

skiing conditions: Denton Hill conditions - visit Ski Denton or call 814.435.2115