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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Cannon Mountain

North America

Cannon 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: 594m

Overview

Cannon 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

Cannon Mountain is located in Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire, and features 97 trails and glades across 285 skiable acres with a vertical drop of 2,180 feet. The resort is known for its classic New England skiing, challenging terrain, and scenic views of the White Mountains. Key amenities include a tramway, multiple base lodges, ski and snowboard rentals, and a dedicated learning area, making it suitable for both advanced skiers and families. Cannon Mountain stands out for its natural beauty, historic tram, and reputation as a premier destination for authentic alpine skiing in the region.

Resort Info

Summit1265m
Base594m
Vertical671m
Lifts8
Runs65
Skiable Area287 acres
Average snowfall160 inches / 406 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Season endedApril 12, 2026
Projected openingNovember 29, 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

Cannonball Pub – Located at the base of Cannon Mountain, this casual après-ski spot is known for its welcoming atmosphere, local craft beers, and live music events, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

1265mECMWF Model

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

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Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:01 AM UTC

Base

594m

Temp

16.4°C

Wind

6.8km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Cannon Mountain El Niño rank & forecast

Cannon Mountain ranks #335 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −9% 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.

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

Strong-event signal: −9% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Cannon Mountain averaged -9% 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 -6%, '15-16 -52%, '23-24 +33%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −6%'15-16 −53%'23-24 +33%

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

Cannon Mountain Webcam

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Resort Webcam

1 webcam • Click to expand

Local Reports

0 reports
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 Cannon 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
18 / 82.4mm
Sat, Aug 29
16 / 6
Sun, Aug 30
19 / 100.3mm
Mon, Aug 31
17 / 81.2mm
Tue, Sep 1
20 / 62.1mm
Wed, Sep 2
19 / 1311.1mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0.60.90.9000000.30.300.90.30.31.51.83.65.7
Temp (°C)1417129159141812111611111910141814
Wind (km/h)7111049613151261064114324
Gusts (km/h)203124132715303727192823172324122424

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1265m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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18.4°

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Sat

29

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16°

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30

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19°

10.1°

16 km/h

Mon

31

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17°

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11 km/h

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19.6°

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13 km/h

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18.5°

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6 km/h

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18.5°

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16 km/h

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14.2°

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15.3°

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13.5°

6.4°

9 km/h

Summit elevation (1265m) • 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 1:49 PM

6 cameras · 3 sensors nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Caution — Go prepared — roadside sensors show wintery pavement

Pavement looks wintery on a roadside sensor near Cannon Mountain. Nearest roadside sensor (93 S 108.2 RWIS - LaFayette, 2 km): Above freezing, air 17°C. Pack traction gear even if the chain board is still dark. 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.

Roadside weather sensors

93 S 108.2 RWIS - LaFayette

2 km · NewEngland511

Above freezing

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19°C
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17°C
Wind
3 km/h
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Dry

Updated 1:49 PM

93 S 111.4 RWIS - Echo Lake

3 km · NewEngland511

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93 N 105.6 RWIS - Lincoln Exit 34A

5.7 km · NewEngland511

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Highway cameras near Cannon Mountain

93 S, MM 108.2 road camera
93 S, MM 108.21.9 km · NewEngland511
I 93 N MM 105.6 RWIS Station road camera
I 93 N MM 105.6 RWIS Station5.8 km · NewEngland511
93 S, MM 117.6 road camera
93 S, MM 117.610.3 km · NewEngland511
93 N, MM 102.6, RWIS Station road camera
93 N, MM 102.6, RWIS Station10.5 km · NewEngland511
112 N, MM 14.8, RWIS Station road camera
112 N, MM 14.8, RWIS Station14.9 km · NewEngland511
93 N, MM 99.6 road camera
93 N, MM 99.615.1 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 · 241cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 215cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~219.3 cm. That's 9% below the 5-year average (241 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: near the 30-year average (215 cm).

Cannon Mountain Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 235cm with an average of 106 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
November26.9cm13 days5cm15cm9cm
December44.3cm20 days22cm37cm11.4cm
January41.4cm21 days43cm59cm10.2cm
February42.2cm19 days61cm75cm11.6cm
March41.7cm17 days60cm77cm12.7cm
April26.2cm11 days29cm55cm8.6cm
May4.4cm2 days1cm9cm3.8cm

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 Nov 29, 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 Cannon Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 227 cm (89 in), about 5% below 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

227 cm

10 El Niño winters · 5% below median

All-season median

238 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10227 cm213 cm – 290 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12248 cm190 cm – 271 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8234 cm194 cm – 263 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 Cannon Mountain

Where is Cannon Mountain?
Cannon Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Cannon Mountain?
Cannon Mountain runs from a base elevation of 594 m (1,949 ft) to a summit of 1,265 m (4,150 ft), giving a vertical drop of 671 m (2,201 ft).
How big is Cannon Mountain?
Cannon Mountain has 287 acres (116 hectares) of skiable terrain, 65 marked runs and 8 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Cannon Mountain?
Cannon 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 Cannon Mountain?
Cannon Mountain typically operates from November 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 Cannon Mountain get in a typical season?
Cannon Mountain averages 160 inches / 406 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Cannon Mountain in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #335 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -9% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Cannon Mountain averaged -9% 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 -6%, '15-16 -52%, '23-24 +33%. A pattern, not a promise.