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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Burke Mountain

North America

Burke Mountain

Closed for the season

Season ended April 12, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:01 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 12

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 9:01 AM•Weather at base: 386m

Overview

Burke Mountain is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 12, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:01 UTC.

Resort Guide

Burke Mountain is located in East Burke, Vermont, offering 2,000 vertical feet of skiing and riding across 178 acres of varied terrain. The resort is known for its classic New England atmosphere, uncrowded slopes, and a focus on authentic mountain experiences. Signature features include a renowned ski and ride school, glade skiing, and a summit hotel with ski-in/ski-out access. Burke Mountain stands out for its laid-back vibe and strong ties to the local community and the Burke Mountain Academy.

Resort Info

Summit996m
Base386m
Vertical610m
Lifts5
Runs55
Skiable Area178 acres
Average snowfall217 inches / 551 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Season endedApril 12, 2026
Projected openingDecember 5, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Indy Pass

Buy pass →

Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Tamarack Pub & Grill – Located at the base of Burke Mountain, this welcoming spot is celebrated for its relaxed après-ski atmosphere, hearty comfort food, and local Vermont craft beers, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

996mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 9:01 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Northeast US region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:01 AM UTC

Base

386m

Temp

17.6°C

Wind

8.3km/h

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691m

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Burke Mountain El Niño rank & forecast

Burke Mountain ranks #361 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −10% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter: Strong El Niño winters ran clearly below this resort’s own baseline (≤ −8%). Still skiable — schedule late season; one storm cycle can beat the climatology.

#361 of 488Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

Strong-event signal: −10% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Burke Mountain averaged -10% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 0%, '15-16 -50%, '23-24 +19%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 0%'15-16 −50%'23-24 +19%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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 Burke Mountain (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 Aug 28, 9:01 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
19 / 91.8mm
Sat, Aug 29
17 / 5
Sun, Aug 30
20 / 80.6mm
Mon, Aug 31
18 / 80.6mm
Tue, Sep 1
20 / 74.5mm
Wed, Sep 2
19 / 1316.5mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0.60.90.3000000.6000.60.31.82.45.70.99.9
Temp (°C)15181310179131912121711111911151915
Wind (km/h)91210485816991076102253
Gusts (km/h)243024122512193719212520162117183124

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (996m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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19°

8.8°

16 km/h

Sat

29

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17.4°

4.5°

10 km/h

Sun

30

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19.8°

8°

17 km/h

Mon

31

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17.9°

7.6°

11 km/h

Tue

1

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20.2°

6.8°

13 km/h

Wed

2

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19.2°

13.4°

7 km/h

Thu

3

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19.2°

11.5°

16 km/h

Fri

4

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15.8°

9.7°

15 km/h

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5

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16.8°

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12 km/h

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16.9°

7.9°

6 km/h

Summit elevation (996m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

Avalanche.org (US avalanche centers)

This resort lies outside every forecast zone published by its national warning service, so no bulletin covers it.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Getting There

Drive times & access

Last updated 1:50 PM

6 cameras · 3 sensors nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Caution — A farther highway is flagged — confirm if your route uses it

Caution — A farther highway is flagged — confirm if your route uses it. I-91 is flagged closed 19.9 km away — not the nearest approach to Burke Mountain. The nearest roadside sensor (VT-5A WESTMORE, 16.9 km) indicates above freezing conditions, with an air temperature of 18°C. Confirm the official map if your route uses that road. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Closed

Road closed near here: Closed on I-91 (NewEngland511) — St. Johnsbury · Left lane closed · TRAFFIC ALERT: US 2 in St. Johnsbury will be undergoing bridge maintenance on the overpasses above I-91, including joint replacement and substructure concrete repairs. Weather permitting, the eastbound pas. Check the official map before driving.

Roadside weather sensors

VT-5A WESTMORE

16.9 km · NewEngland511

Above freezing

Road surface
18°C
Air
18°C
Wind
7 km/h
Precip
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Updated 1:49 PM

I-91 SHEFFIELD

17.9 km · NewEngland511

Above freezing

Road surface
18°C
Air
17°C
Wind
15 km/h
Precip
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Updated 1:50 PM

I-91 ST.JOHNSBURY

22.2 km · NewEngland511

Above freezing

Road surface
19°C
Air
18°C
Wind
3 km/h
Precip
Dry

Updated 1:50 PM

Highway cameras near Burke Mountain

WESTMORE VT-5A North road camera
WESTMORE VT-5A North16.9 km · NewEngland511
WESTMORE VT-5A NB North road camera
WESTMORE VT-5A NB North17 km · NewEngland511
SHEFFIELD RW I-91 South road camera
SHEFFIELD RW I-91 South17.9 km · NewEngland511
ST.JOHNSBURY I-91 South road camera
ST.JOHNSBURY I-91 South22.2 km · NewEngland511
WATERFORD I-93 South road camera
WATERFORD I-93 South22.8 km · NewEngland511
MAIDSTONE VT-102 North road camera
MAIDSTONE VT-102 North28.5 km · NewEngland511

Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via NewEngland511. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:01 AM UTC

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Off-season · 175cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 172cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~185.5 cm. That's 6% above the 5-year average (175 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 8% above the 30-year average (172 cm).

Burke Mountain Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 183cm with an average of 94 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November19.9cm11 days4cm13cm6.8cm
December36.9cm18 days18cm32cm10.5cm
January34.5cm19 days35cm50cm8.5cm
February34.6cm17 days50cm63cm10.3cm
March34cm16 days46cm62cm11.6cm
April17.2cm8 days17cm38cm6.5cm
May1.7cm1 days0cm4cm2.4cm

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 5, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Burke Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 187 cm (74 in), about 2% above this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

187 cm

10 El Niño winters · 2% above median

All-season median

183 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10187 cm154 cm – 224 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12178 cm163 cm – 199 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8184 cm166 cm – 205 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Burke Mountain

Where is Burke Mountain?
Burke Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Burke Mountain?
Burke Mountain runs from a base elevation of 386 m (1,266 ft) to a summit of 996 m (3,268 ft), giving a vertical drop of 610 m (2,001 ft).
How big is Burke Mountain?
Burke Mountain has 178 acres (72 hectares) of skiable terrain, 55 marked runs and 5 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Burke Mountain?
Burke Mountain is on the Indy Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Burke Mountain?
Burke Mountain typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Burke Mountain get in a typical season?
Burke Mountain averages 217 inches / 551 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Burke Mountain in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #361 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -10% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Burke Mountain averaged -10% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 0%, '15-16 -50%, '23-24 +19%. A pattern, not a promise.