Wilmington, Adirondacks, New York
Whiteface Mountain
Whiteface is the Wilmington ski mountain near Lake Placid, with Bear Den providing a dedicated starting area away from the main base. Its ski entrance and the Veterans' Memorial Highway are different destinations, a distinction that matters when navigating to a winter meetup.
- Bear Den lesson and learning base
- The Notch connects additional terrain
- Ski entrance differs from the scenic highway
Terrain and ability at Whiteface Mountain
Bear Den's Cub and Coyote carpets and Falcon Flyer serve the learning progression. The Notch adds connections and beginner-to-intermediate options; the rest of Whiteface includes substantially more demanding terrain. A learning-area ticket should not be treated as unrestricted access to the upper mountain.
Arrival, bases and lessons
Whiteface directs all lessons to Bear Den Lodge. From the main resort entrance, cross the bridge and follow Bear Den Road to its parking and drop-off area. Use the ski-resort directions, rather than the highway's separate Route 431 address.
Plan a meetup at Whiteface Mountain
Meet lesson-taking friends at a named public spot at Bear Den, then arrange a later main-base regroup if others are exploring the upper mountain. State which lodge you mean and keep the learning group within the terrain and lifts covered by its tickets.
Use the meetup message planner to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Whiteface Mountain snow forecast
Forecast
Updated Mon, 2:27 PM EDT
- TonightLow 33°F
Mostly Clear
Wind N 9 to 16 mph
- TuesdayHigh 48°F
Sunny
Wind NE 17 mph
- Tuesday NightLow 28°F
Mostly Clear
Wind NE 3 to 16 mph
- WednesdayHigh 48°F
Sunny
Wind NE 3 mph
- Wednesday NightLow 30°F
Mostly Clear
Wind NW 2 to 8 mph
- ThursdayHigh 46°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind W 8 to 18 mph
- Thursday NightLow 27°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind N 12 to 22 mph
- FridayHigh 40°F
Sunny
Wind N 5 to 10 mph
- Friday NightLow 27°F
Mostly Clear
Wind W 6 mph
- SaturdayHigh 46°F
Sunny
Wind W 1 to 6 mph
- Saturday NightLow 32°F
Mostly Clear
Wind SW 2 to 9 mph
- SundayHigh 51°F
Sunny
Wind SW 5 to 9 mph
- Sunday NightLow 39°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind SW 8 to 17 mph
- MondayHigh 51°F
Partly Sunny
Wind SW 8 to 16 mph
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.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide reviewed . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Whiteface beginner and lesson guide (opens in a new tab)
- Whiteface directions and Bear Den access (opens in a new tab)
- Whiteface group lessons and learning lifts (opens in a new tab)
- Whiteface mountain improvements (opens in a new tab)
Ride Whiteface Mountain with SkiBuds
Find people to ski Whiteface 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.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together.