📷 Crotched
North America
Crotched
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Dec 11
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 05:03 PM UTC · informational only
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Overview
Crotched is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Dec 11). Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 17:03 UTC.
Resort Guide
Crotched Mountain Resort is located in Bennington, New Hampshire, and offers 100 acres of skiable terrain with 25 trails and five lifts. The resort is known for its Midnight Madness program, providing late-night skiing and riding, and features a variety of terrain for all abilities, including a dedicated learning area and terrain parks. Key amenities include a base lodge with dining options, equipment rentals, and ski and snowboard lessons, creating a welcoming atmosphere for families and night-skiing enthusiasts.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Crotched
Lifts
5
Skiable area
100 ac
Longest run
2 km / 1.2 mi
Runs by difficulty(25 total)
Beginner
7
29% of terrain
Intermediate
8
33% of terrain
Advanced
10
38% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad1
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair1
- Double chair1
- Surface lift1
Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Onset Pub – Known for its welcoming atmosphere and live music events, Onset Pub at Crotched Mountain is a favorite après-ski spot where guests gather for craft beers, hearty food, and socializing after a day on the slopes.
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Northeast US region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 05:03 PM UTC
Base
320m
Temp
23°C
Wind
10.9km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Mid-Mountain
475m
Temp
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Wind
12km/h
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Summit
630m
Temp
20.9°C
Wind
10.9km/h
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Live Conditions
Crotched Webcams
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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 Crotched (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 21, 5:03 PM
Today 21 / 13 | Sat, Aug 22 20 / 130.6mm | Sun, Aug 23 22 / 143.3mm | Mon, Aug 24 21 / 131.2mm | Tue, Aug 25 19 / 121.2mm | Wed, Aug 26 22 / 12 | |||||||||||||
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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) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 0 | 1.2 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 16 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 14 |
| Wind (km/h) | 11 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 8 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 26 | 28 | 15 | 22 | 28 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 44 | 25 | 32 | 42 | 34 | 21 | 30 | 26 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (630m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
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21.2°
12.9°
13 km/h
Sat
22
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20°
12.8°
13 km/h
Sun
23
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22.4°
13.6°
12 km/h
Mon
24
🌧️
20.9°
12.6°
18 km/h
Tue
25
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19.4°
12.3°
16 km/h
Wed
26
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21.6°
11.7°
14 km/h
Thu
27
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25.1°
12°
9 km/h
Fri
28
🌧️
23.9°
15.9°
8 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
21°
15.5°
9 km/h
Sun
30
🌧️
23.2°
15.1°
8 km/h
Summit elevation (630m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 05:03 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 132cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 151cm full-season avg
132cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~109.6 cm. That's 17% below the 5-year average (132 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 27% below the 30-year average (151 cm).
Crotched Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 159cm with an average of 57 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 | 9.6cm | 5 days | 1cm | 7cm | 5.4cm |
| December | 33.7cm | 11 days | 9cm | 23cm | 13cm |
| January | 33.7cm | 13 days | 17cm | 32cm | 11.7cm |
| February | 33.2cm | 11 days | 23cm | 37cm | 12.1cm |
| March | 32.9cm | 11 days | 19cm | 37cm | 13cm |
| April | 12.9cm | 5 days | 4cm | 19cm | 7.2cm |
| May | 0.7cm | 0 days | 0cm | 4cm | 2.5cm |
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 11, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Crotched, ERA5 season snowfall median was 169 cm (67 in), about 4% 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
169 cm
10 El Niño winters · 4% above median
All-season median
162 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
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| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 169 cm | 161 cm – 180 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 150 cm | 112 cm – 181 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 150 cm | 127 cm – 186 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.
Frequently asked questions about Crotched
- Where is Crotched?
- Crotched is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Crotched?
- Crotched runs from a base elevation of 320 m (1,050 ft) to a summit of 630 m (2,067 ft), giving a vertical drop of 310 m (1,017 ft).
- How big is Crotched?
- Crotched has 100 acres (40 hectares) of skiable terrain, 25 marked runs and 5 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Crotched?
- Crotched is on the Epic 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 Crotched get in a typical season?
- Crotched averages 63 inches / 160 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
