Berkshires Snowfall Draws Skiers to Bosquet Mountain

Winter storm brings early crowds to slopes on a weekday

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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A winter storm that dumped a foot of snow in the Berkshires region of Massachusetts led to an influx of skiers and snowboarders at Bosquet Mountain on a Monday, with the slopes and chairlifts packed despite the typically slower weekday crowds.

Why it matters

The heavy snowfall in the Berkshires, a popular winter recreation destination, provided an unexpected boost to the local ski resort's business, as schools and many businesses closed for the day, allowing more people to hit the slopes during the week.

The details

Bosquet Mountain, located near the city of Pittsfield, typically sees lighter crowds on weekdays, with the slopes filling up in the late afternoon as local students get out of school. However, the overnight snowfall led to an earlier and larger influx of skiers and snowboarders, with the lodge, chairlifts, and slopes all bustling with activity throughout the day.

  • On a typical weekday, skiers are sparse at Bosquet Mountain.
  • A Sunday night snowfall extending into Monday created a winter wonderland.
  • Schools and businesses closed, turning it into a 3-day ski fest.

The players

Eliza Lindberg

Bosquet Mountain's Marketing and Program Development Manager.

Timothy Parsons

A skier who was happy to miss school due to the snow day.

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What they’re saying

“Usually the crowds come in a little bit later. We have a huge draw from the local schools in the area because we're so close to Pittsfield and Lenox and the surrounding areas but those kids don't usually get out of school until 3:00 so around 3:30 the slopes start to fill up, so definitely an earlier crowd today.”

— Eliza Lindberg, Marketing and Program Development Manager (wnyt.com)

“I was not very disappointed — because I don't have to go to school.”

— Timothy Parsons (wnyt.com)

What’s next

The heavy snowfall is expected to continue through the week, potentially leading to more snow days and packed slopes at Bosquet Mountain.

The takeaway

The unexpected winter storm in the Berkshires provided a boost to the local ski resort's business, highlighting the importance of reliable snowfall for the region's winter tourism industry.