Cranmore is a ski resort in the United States.

How high is Cranmore?

Cranmore runs from a base elevation of 244 m (801 ft) to a summit of 609 m (1,998 ft), giving a vertical drop of 365 m (1,198 ft).

Cranmore has 170 acres (69 hectares) of skiable terrain, 60 marked runs and 7 lifts.

Which ski pass covers Cranmore?

Cranmore is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.

How much snow does Cranmore get in a typical season?

Cranmore averages 86 inches / 218 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.

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Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar

📷 Cranmore

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Cranmore

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Off-season

Closed for the season · reopens Nov 29

Conditions data updated Sat, Aug 29, 12:01 PM UTC · informational only

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Overview

Cranmore is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Nov 29). Conditions last updated 2026-08-29 12:01 UTC.

Resort Guide

Cranmore Mountain Resort is located in North Conway, New Hampshire, offering 56 trails and glades across 170 skiable acres. The resort features a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere with a variety of terrain for all abilities, a modern base lodge, and convenient lift access. Signature experiences include night skiing, a mountain adventure park, and extensive snowmaking, making it a popular choice for both locals and visitors seeking a classic New England ski experience.

Gallery

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Terrain & lifts

Resort-reported stats for Cranmore

Lifts

Skiable area

170 ac

Longest run

1.6 km / 1 mi

Runs by difficulty(60 total)

Beginner

28% of terrain

Intermediate

46% of terrain

Advanced

26% of terrain

Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.

Lift fleet

High-speed quad1
Quad chair1
Triple chair2
Double chair1
Surface lift2

Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.

Resort Info

Summit609m

Base244m

Vertical365m

Lifts7

Runs60

Skiable Area170 acres

Average snowfall86 inches / 218 cm

CountryUnited States

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Season dates

Projected openingNovember 29, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

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

Top Après Ski

Zip's Pub – A classic après-ski spot at Cranmore Mountain Resort, Zip's Pub is celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere, live entertainment, and extensive selection of local craft beers, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

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Current Conditions

Reported Sat, Aug 29, 12:01 PM UTC

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12.6°C

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3.7km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Cranmore El Niño rank & forecast

Cranmore ranks #306 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier D, −7% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar: Often a bit lighter early (−3% to −8% vs normal). History favors waiting for peak-depth months (often Feb–Mar) rather than skipping the resort.

#306 of 488Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar

Strong-event signal: −7% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Cranmore averaged -7% 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 +16%, '15-16 -48%, '23-24 +12%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 +16%'15-16 −49%'23-24 +12%

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 →

Key

What the tiers mean

% vs each resort's own 30-year average in strong El Niño winters.

Tier	Signal	Means
A — Prime terrain	≥ +8%	Historically much snowier than normal.
B — Favored	+3% to +8%	Modest upside vs normal.
C — ENSO-proof	about −3% to +3%	Near-normal snowfall — a hedge, not a jackpot or bust.
D — Late bloomer	−3% to −8%	Often lighter early — aim Feb–Mar.
E — Timing play	≤ −8%	Often lighter overall — aim late winter.

Live Conditions

Cranmore Webcams

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Cranmore Mountain Resort; Mount Washington Observatory

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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 Cranmore (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 29, 12:01 PM

Hourly Forecast Detail
	Today 21 / 9			Sun, Aug 30 21 / 9			Mon, Aug 31 23 / 10			Tue, Sep 1 17 / 1110.8mm			Wed, Sep 2 17 / 128.4mm			Thu, Sep 3 17 / 1216.8mm
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Temp (°C)	12	20	13	15	20	13	14	22	13	13	16	13	12	16	13	13	16	13
Wind (km/h)	3	6	3	8	10	8	2	5	4	2	4	5	6	4	6	6	9	5
Gusts (km/h)	13	20	9	18	24	17	11	15	10	11	15	14	18	24	18	17	34	25

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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Summit elevation (609m) • 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 4:00 PM

4 cameras · 1 sensor nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Cranmore. Nearest roadside sensor (Maine DOT - Rt. 302 EB Fryeburg, 11.8 km): Above freezing, air 14°C. Late-season / summer readings are not a winter forecast. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take from the live sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Roadside weather sensors

Maine DOT - Rt. 302 EB Fryeburg

11.8 km · NewEngland511

Above freezing

Road surface: 20°C
Air: 14°C
Wind: 2 km/h
Precip: Dry

Updated 4:00 PM

Highway cameras near Cranmore

16 NH 302 Barnes Rd road camera — 16 NH 302 Barnes Rd3.8 km · NewEngland511

16 NH 302 Eastman road camera — 16 NH 302 Eastman4.6 km · NewEngland511

RT 302 Mile 53 EB (Fryeburg) road camera — RT 302 Mile 53 EB (Fryeburg)10.3 km · NewEngland511

Maine DOT - Rt. 302 EB Fryeburg RWIS road camera — Maine DOT - Rt. 302 EB Fryeburg RWIS11.8 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 Sat, Aug 29, 12:01 PM UTC

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~114 cm. That's 26% below the 5-year average (154 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 37% below the 30-year average (180 cm).

Cranmore Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 187cm with an average of 64 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
Month	Avg Snowfall	Snowfall Days	Avg Base Depth	Max Base Depth	Biggest Snowfall
November	14cm	6 days	3cm	12cm	7.7cm
December	37.2cm	12 days	18cm	35cm	13.1cm
January	38cm	14 days	39cm	58cm	11.5cm
February	40.7cm	12 days	57cm	76cm	13.3cm
March	37cm	12 days	54cm	75cm	13.8cm
April	17.1cm	6 days	21cm	49cm	8.2cm
May	0.7cm	0 days	0cm	5cm	2.6cm

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 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 Cranmore, ERA5 season snowfall median was 209 cm (82 in), about 13% 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

209 cm

10 El Niño winters · 13% above median

All-season median

185 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

Phase	Seasons	Median	p25–p75	Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent	10	209 cm	186 cm – 216 cm	2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña	12	173 cm	144 cm – 198 cm	2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral	8	178 cm	147 cm – 200 cm	2025, 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 Cranmore

Where is Cranmore?: Cranmore is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Cranmore?: Cranmore runs from a base elevation of 244 m (801 ft) to a summit of 609 m (1,998 ft), giving a vertical drop of 365 m (1,198 ft).
How big is Cranmore?: Cranmore has 170 acres (69 hectares) of skiable terrain, 60 marked runs and 7 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Cranmore?: Cranmore is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
How much snow does Cranmore get in a typical season?: Cranmore averages 86 inches / 218 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Cranmore in winter 2026-27?: El Niño Signal Rank: #306 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier D · strong-event signal -7% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Cranmore averaged -7% 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 +16%, '15-16 -48%, '23-24 +12%. A pattern, not a promise.

Cranmore

Overview

Resort Guide

Gallery

Terrain & lifts

Runs by difficulty(60 total)

Lift fleet

Resort Info

Top Après Ski

Snow Summary

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Current Conditions

Cranmore El Niño rank & forecast

Cranmore Webcams

Local Reports

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

Hourly Forecast Detail

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

10-Day Forecast

No bulletin for this mountain

Drive times & access

Roadside weather sensors

Highway cameras near Cranmore

Season vs Historic

Cranmore Snow History

Season at a Glance

ENSO seasonal analog

Best Months to Visit

Frequently asked questions about Cranmore

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