Where is Hunter Mountain?

Hunter Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.

How high is Hunter Mountain?

Hunter Mountain runs from a base elevation of 488 m (1,601 ft) to a summit of 975 m (3,199 ft), giving a vertical drop of 487 m (1,598 ft).

How big is Hunter Mountain?

Hunter Mountain has 320 acres (129 hectares) of skiable terrain, 67 marked runs and 13 lifts.

Which ski pass covers Hunter Mountain?

Hunter Mountain 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.

When is ski season at Hunter Mountain?

Hunter 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 Hunter Mountain get in a typical season?

Hunter Mountain averages 120 inches / 305 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.

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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Hunter Mountain

North America

Hunter Mountain

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Closed for the season

Season ended April 5, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:02 AM UTC · informational only

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Closed for the season — closed April 5

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Updated: Aug 28, 9:02 AM•Weather at base: 488m

Overview

Hunter Mountain is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 5, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:02 UTC.

Resort Guide

Hunter Mountain is located in the northern Catskill Mountains of New York and features 320 skiable acres with a vertical drop of 1,600 feet. The resort offers a variety of terrain for all ability levels, including dedicated learning areas, challenging steeps, and terrain parks. Key amenities include a full-service base lodge, ski and snowboard school, equipment rentals, and a range of dining options. Hunter Mountain is recognized for its convenient access from New York City and its vibrant après-ski atmosphere.

Gallery

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Terrain & lifts

Resort-reported stats for Hunter Mountain

Lifts

Skiable area

320 ac

Longest run

3.2 km / 2 mi

Runs by difficulty(67 total)

Beginner

25% of terrain

Intermediate

30% of terrain

Advanced

30% of terrain

Expert

15% of terrain

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

Terrain by difficulty

Beginner25%
Intermediate30%
Advanced30%
Expert15%

Lift fleet

High-speed 63
Quad chair3
Triple chair1
Double chair2
Surface lift3

Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.

Resort Info

Summit975m

Base488m

Vertical487m

Lifts13

Runs67

Skiable Area320 acres

Average snowfall120 inches / 305 cm

CountryUnited States

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Season dates

Season endedApril 5, 2026

Projected openingNovember 21, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Epic Pass

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

Top Après Ski

The Main Bar at Hunter Mountain – Renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and central location in the base lodge, The Main Bar is a favorite après-ski spot offering live music, craft beers, and a lively crowd, making it the go-to venue for unwinding after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

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Current Conditions

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16.3°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Hunter Mountain El Niño rank & forecast

Hunter Mountain ranks #446 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −20% 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.

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

Strong-event signal: −20% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Hunter Mountain averaged -20% 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 +9%, '15-16 -78%, '23-24 +9%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 +9%'15-16 −78%'23-24 +9%

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

Hunter Mountain Webcams

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Resort Webcam

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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 Hunter Mountain (east coast), 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, 9:02 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
	Today 20 / 100.6mm			Sat, Aug 29 19 / 8			Sun, Aug 30 22 / 11			Mon, Aug 31 21 / 130.6mm			Tue, Sep 1 26 / 1512.9mm			Wed, Sep 2 24 / 1712.6mm
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Snow (cm)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Precip (mm)	0	0.3	0.3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.3	0.3	0	0.3	6	6.6	1.2	6.3	5.1
Temp (°C)	15	20	14	12	18	11	16	22	14	15	20	15	19	24	17	19	22	17
Wind (km/h)	6	13	10	6	6	7	10	15	7	9	8	7	9	11	8	9	14	11
Gusts (km/h)	17	33	25	18	22	17	26	37	18	24	27	27	26	38	23	37	43	34

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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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.

Season vs Historic

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The last completed season totaled ~114 cm. That's 24% below the 5-year average (150 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 25% below the 30-year average (151 cm).

Hunter Mountain Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 160cm with an average of 71 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	12.7cm	7 days	2cm	8cm	5.3cm
December	32.7cm	13 days	10cm	24cm	12.3cm
January	32.9cm	16 days	18cm	34cm	11.2cm
February	32.4cm	14 days	25cm	40cm	11.9cm
March	32.8cm	12 days	21cm	38cm	13.6cm
April	12cm	7 days	3cm	17cm	5.8cm
May	1.6cm	1 days	0cm	3cm	2.9cm

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 21, 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 Hunter Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 174 cm (69 in), about 7% 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

174 cm

10 El Niño winters · 7% above median

All-season median

162 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

Phase	Seasons	Median	p25–p75	Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent	10	174 cm	163 cm – 198 cm	2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña	12	160 cm	125 cm – 188 cm	2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral	8	153 cm	140 cm – 170 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 Hunter Mountain

Where is Hunter Mountain?: Hunter Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Hunter Mountain?: Hunter Mountain runs from a base elevation of 488 m (1,601 ft) to a summit of 975 m (3,199 ft), giving a vertical drop of 487 m (1,598 ft).
How big is Hunter Mountain?: Hunter Mountain has 320 acres (129 hectares) of skiable terrain, 67 marked runs and 13 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Hunter Mountain?: Hunter Mountain 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.
When is ski season at Hunter Mountain?: Hunter 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 Hunter Mountain get in a typical season?: Hunter Mountain averages 120 inches / 305 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Hunter Mountain in winter 2026-27?: El Niño Signal Rank: #446 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -20% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Hunter Mountain averaged -20% 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 +9%, '15-16 -78%, '23-24 +9%. A pattern, not a promise.

Hunter Mountain

Overview

Resort Guide

Gallery

Terrain & lifts

Runs by difficulty(67 total)

Terrain by difficulty

Lift fleet

Resort Info

Top Après Ski

Snow Summary

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Current Conditions

Hunter Mountain El Niño rank & forecast

Hunter Mountain 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

Season vs Historic

Hunter Mountain Snow History

Season at a Glance

ENSO seasonal analog

Best Months to Visit

Frequently asked questions about Hunter Mountain

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