📷 Bolton Valley
North America
Bolton Valley
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 7, 2026
Conditions data updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:01 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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Overview
Bolton Valley is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 7, 2026). Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited). Conditions last updated 2026-07-04 16:01 UTC.
Resort Guide
Bolton Valley is a ski resort located in the Green Mountains of northern Vermont, offering over 300 acres of skiable terrain with a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced trails. The resort features a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, night skiing, Nordic and backcountry trails, and a slopeside village with dining, lodging, and rental services. Signature experiences include extensive backcountry access and a focus on sustainability, making it a unique destination for both alpine and Nordic skiing enthusiasts.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Bolton Valley
Lifts
6
Skiable area
407.7 ac
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(71 total)
Beginner
26
36% of terrain
Intermediate
26
37% of terrain
Advanced
19
27% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Quad chair2
- Double chair3
- Surface lift1
Snowmaking covers about 60% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
James Moore Tavern – This cozy slopeside tavern is celebrated for its welcoming après-ski atmosphere, local Vermont craft beers, hearty comfort food, and frequent live music, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers and riders to unwind after a day on the mountain.
Not operating — not open yet
Projected to open December 7, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Snowpack still building before opening — no base depth yet.
Recent
No new snow has been recorded in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook is currently unavailable, so planning should consider the potential for variable weather conditions.
Historic
Season-to-date totals are not meaningful yet, as it is too early to judge the season compared to the 5-year average to-date of 197cm.
Closed for the season · Data updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:01 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Northeast US region
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Jul 4, 04:01 PM UTC
Base
625m
Temp
21.6°C
Wind
15.8km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
793m
Temp
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Wind
17km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Summit
960m
Temp
19.5°C
Wind
15.8km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Bolton Valley (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 4, 4:01 PM
Today 21 / 153.6mm | Sun, Jul 5 22 / 12 | Mon, Jul 6 22 / 91.8mm | Tue, Jul 7 23 / 10 | Wed, Jul 8 25 / 10 | Thu, Jul 9 27 / 150.9mm | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 2.7 | 0 | 0.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Temp (°C) | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 24 | 16 | 19 | 26 | 19 |
| Wind (km/h) | 10 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 13 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 25 | 37 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 10 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 30 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 31 | 23 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (960m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
4
🌧️
20.6°
14.5°
16 km/h
Sun
5
☁️
22.1°
11.5°
8 km/h
Mon
6
🌧️
22.3°
9.3°
13 km/h
Tue
7
☀️
22.9°
10.4°
16 km/h
Wed
8
☁️
24.7°
10.4°
15 km/h
Thu
9
🌧️
26.8°
15.2°
18 km/h
Fri
10
🌧️
19.4°
14.9°
18 km/h
Sat
11
🌧️
21.9°
12.1°
12 km/h
Sun
12
⛅
22°
9.5°
9 km/h
Mon
13
🌧️
18.9°
13.6°
12 km/h
Summit elevation (960m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:01 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 197cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 197cm full-season avg
197cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has increased to 215.9 cm, notably higher than the 30-year average of 182.5 cm, indicating a recent upward trend. The current season's snowfall is 90% of the recent 5-year average but still 7% above the long-term average, suggesting a slight dip from recent highs yet remaining above historical norms. The data also shows significant year-to-year variability, with a particularly low snowfall in 2020 followed by two consecutive high-snowfall years in 2022 and 2023.
Bolton Valley Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 186cm with an average of 97 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 21cm | 12 days | 4cm | 13cm | 6.9cm |
| December | 37.3cm | 19 days | 17cm | 30cm | 9.9cm |
| January | 35.8cm | 20 days | 30cm | 45cm | 8.6cm |
| February | 35.2cm | 18 days | 43cm | 57cm | 11.1cm |
| March | 34.9cm | 16 days | 37cm | 55cm | 11.4cm |
| April | 16.7cm | 8 days | 10cm | 29cm | 7.2cm |
| May | 1.1cm | 1 days | 0cm | 3cm | 1.6cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 7, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
