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Cannon Mountain Resort Guide
Projected to open November 29, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 29 — closed April 12
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Cannon Mountain
Lifts
8
Skiable area
287 ac
Longest run
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Lift fleet
- Aerial tram1
- High-speed quad1
- Quad chair2
- Triple chair3
- Double chair1
- Surface lift2
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
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Oct 12, 11:01 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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Off-season · 241cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 215cm full-season avg
241cm
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 Season Snowfall
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Cannon Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 235cm with an average of 51 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 22% above this average (287cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 | 27cm | 6 days | 5cm | 15cm | 9cm |
| December | 44cm | 9 days | 22cm | 37cm | 11cm |
| January | 41cm | 10 days | 43cm | 59cm | 10cm |
| February | 42cm | 8 days | 61cm | 75cm | 12cm |
| March | 42cm | 9 days | 60cm | 77cm | 13cm |
| April | 26cm | 6 days | 29cm | 55cm | 9cm |
| May | 4cm | 1 days | 1cm | 9cm | 4cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
49 days scored, from 22 Feb
47
Best Day
22 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4722 Feb1cm
- 4123 Feb
- 3424 Feb2cm
March 2026
- 4223 Mar6cm
- 4122 Mar
- 3920 Mar
April 2026
- 237 Apr
- 2012 Apr
- 198 Apr3cm
February scored highest for Cannon Mountain in 2025-26. Based on 49 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 29, 2026
Through Apr 12, 2027
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.
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.
