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Union Dale, Pennsylvania · Endless Mountains

Elk Mountain Ski Resort

Elk Mountain is in Pennsylvania's Endless Mountains, north of the Poconos. Its focus is skiing and snowboarding, with a dedicated beginner chair, wider mountain terrain and a lodge-based day visit. The operator explicitly distinguishes this from a snow-tubing destination.

  • Endless Mountains location
  • Dedicated Beginner's Chair
  • Ski and snowboard focus without tubing

Elk Mountain snow forecast

Forecast

Issued

First snow shown in this forecast: Thu, Nov 12, 2026 (night). Light Rain then Rain And Snow

  • Mon, Nov 9, 2026

    Scattered Rain Showers

    Night: Mostly Cloudy

    Wind from the northwest, 16 mph (26 km/h)

    High 49°F (9°C)Low 37°F (3°C)
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2026

    Partly Sunny

    Night: Mostly Clear

    Wind from the west, 6 to 14 mph (10 to 23 km/h)

    High 57°F (14°C)Low 38°F (3°C)
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2026

    Mostly Sunny

    Night: Mostly Cloudy

    Wind from the west, 3 to 8 mph (5 to 13 km/h)

    High 55°F (13°C)Low 37°F (3°C)
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2026

    Light Rain Likely

    Night: Light Rain then Rain And Snow

    Wind from the east, 8 mph (13 km/h)

    High 49°F (9°C)Low 33°F (1°C)
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2026

    Rain And Snow

    Night: Chance Rain And Snow

    Wind from the northeast, 12 mph (19 km/h)

    High 41°F (5°C)Low 29°F (-2°C)
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2026

    Chance Snow Showers

    Night: Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

    Wind from the northwest, 14 mph (23 km/h)

    High 41°F (5°C)Low 30°F (-1°C)
  • Sun, Nov 15, 2026

    Mostly Cloudy

    Night: Mostly Cloudy

    Wind from the northwest, 14 mph (23 km/h)

    High 43°F (6°C)Low 31°F (-1°C)

Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment. Times are the resort’s local time.

Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.

Terrain and ability at Elk Mountain

The trail map groups routes from green through black diamond and identifies the Beginner's Chair, East, Middle and North lift areas. Trail ratings compare runs within Elk itself. Slalom may be reserved for racing, so check the current report before building a group itinerary around it.

Arrival, bases and lessons

Check the ski school and rental requirements alongside your ticket. Scheduled evening skiing has a different operating window from daytime visits. The cafeteria and Winter Garden restaurant are distinct lodge services, so choose a specific landmark rather than using 'the restaurant' alone.

Plan a meetup at Elk Mountain

Start with a base-area meeting for learners, then agree on an appropriate first lift. If friends want an evening session, confirm that night's schedule and ticket. Anyone looking for tubing should make a separate destination plan rather than arriving with that expectation.

Use the meetup message planner for Elk Mountain to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.

Official sources for this mountain guide

Guide checked against these official sources on . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.

Elk Mountain official site → (opens in a new tab)

Spot something out of date? Email powwowllc1@gmail.com and we'll check it against the resort.

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Find people to ski Elk Mountain with

Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.

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Resorts near Elk Mountain

Straight-line distance. Mountain roads make the drive longer.