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Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar

📷 Jay Peak

North America

Jay Peak

Off-season

Last season ended April 25, 2026

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

Off-season — closed April 25

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Powder Days

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 9:02 AM•Weather at base: 553m

Overview

Jay Peak is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 25, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:02 UTC.

Resort Guide

Jay Peak is a ski resort located in northern Vermont, close to the Canadian border, offering over 385 acres of skiable terrain and the most natural snowfall in the East. The resort features a variety of trails for all abilities, a year-round indoor waterpark, an ice arena, and a golf course, creating a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere. Signature experiences include glade skiing, the Aerial Tramway, and a lively après-ski scene, making Jay Peak stand out for its diverse amenities and authentic mountain environment.

Resort Info

Summit1209m
Base553m
Vertical656m
Lifts9
Runs81
Skiable Area385 acres
Average snowfall347 inches / 881 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Last season endedApril 25, 2026
Projected openingNovember 22, 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

The Bullwheel Bar – Located at the top of Jay Peak’s Tram Haus Lodge, The Bullwheel Bar is celebrated for its panoramic mountain views, relaxed atmosphere, and craft beer selection, making it a favorite spot for après-ski gatherings and unwinding after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

1209mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 9:02 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Northeast US region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:02 AM UTC

Base

553m

Temp

14.5°C

Wind

6.4km/h

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881m

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Jay Peak El Niño rank & forecast

Jay Peak ranks #298 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier D, −6% 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.

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

Strong-event signal: −6% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Jay Peak averaged -6% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Not a warning — a scheduling note. El Niño winters here tend to start slower and reward the late-winter core, when the base peaks and the El Niño headlines have pushed the crowds elsewhere. Aim February–March for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -1%, '15-16 -36%, '23-24 +19%.

'97-98 −1%'15-16 −36%'23-24 +19%

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

Jay Peak Webcams

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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 Jay Peak (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
14 / 64.2mm
Sat, Aug 29
14 / 3
Sun, Aug 30
16 / 1016.2mm
Mon, Aug 31
14 / 73.3mm
Tue, Sep 1
16 / 59.3mm
Wed, Sep 2
18 / 1313.2mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0.92.40.90000.32.113.8003.33.63.91.83.62.47.2
Temp (°C)131310814712151110141091510141814
Wind (km/h)81696107121110384563334
Gusts (km/h)244126183018333329152223212723293329

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1209m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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14.4°

6.3°

17 km/h

Sat

29

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14.4°

3.2°

11 km/h

Sun

30

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15.8°

9.9°

15 km/h

Mon

31

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14.3°

6.6°

10 km/h

Tue

1

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16.3°

5.3°

8 km/h

Wed

2

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17.9°

12.8°

6 km/h

Thu

3

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15.1°

9.6°

14 km/h

Fri

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13.4°

8°

14 km/h

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5

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13.5°

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6

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14.1°

6°

7 km/h

Summit elevation (1209m) • 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 1:50 PM

6 cameras · 3 sensors nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Jay Peak. Nearest roadside sensor (VT-242 WESTFIELD, 2.7 km): Above freezing, air 16°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.

Drive times

Typical Saturday morning

  • Montreal. About 1h 41m from Montreal on a typical Saturday morning.
  • Burlington. About 1h 21m from Burlington on a typical Saturday morning.
  • Plattsburgh. About 1h 41m from Plattsburgh on a typical Saturday morning.

Mapbox typical traffic for a Saturday 5–9am window. Not live turn-by-turn.

Roadside weather sensors

VT-242 WESTFIELD

2.7 km · NewEngland511

Above freezing

Road surface
18°C
Air
16°C
Wind
9 km/h
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Updated 1:50 PM

VT-105 JAY

5.5 km · NewEngland511

Above freezing

Road surface
19°C
Air
16°C
Wind
9 km/h
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Dry

Updated 1:45 PM

VT-105 BERKSHIRE

15.7 km · NewEngland511

Above freezing

Road surface
19°C
Air
17°C
Wind
4 km/h
Precip
Dry

Updated 1:50 PM

Highway cameras near Jay Peak

WESTFIELD VT-242 North road camera
WESTFIELD VT-242 North2.7 km · NewEngland511
WESTFIELD VT-242 EB West road camera
WESTFIELD VT-242 EB West2.8 km · NewEngland511
JAY VT-105 West road camera
JAY VT-105 West5.5 km · NewEngland511
BERKSHIRE VT-105 road camera
BERKSHIRE VT-10515.7 km · NewEngland511
LOWELL VT-58 road camera
LOWELL VT-5817.5 km · NewEngland511
LOWELL VT-100 North road camera
LOWELL VT-100 North20.8 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 Fri, Aug 28, 09:02 AM UTC

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Off-season · 223cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 205cm full-season avg

223cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~229.7 cm. That's 3% above the 5-year average (223 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 12% above the 30-year average (205 cm).

Jay Peak Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 219cm with an average of 102 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
November26cm12 days5cm16cm7.7cm
December44cm20 days21cm36cm10.4cm
January42.5cm21 days39cm55cm8.6cm
February39.5cm18 days54cm67cm10.9cm
March39.1cm17 days49cm68cm11cm
April20.2cm9 days17cm40cm7.3cm
May2.1cm1 days0cm4cm2.5cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

1 tracked season

Last completed season(2025-26)

177 days

Nov 22, 2025 → May 17, 2026

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Nov 22, 2026

Through Apr 25, 2027

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 Jay Peak, ERA5 season snowfall median was 214 cm (84 in), about 4% 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

214 cm

10 El Niño winters · 4% below median

All-season median

223 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10214 cm189 cm – 242 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12231 cm187 cm – 247 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8235 cm210 cm – 246 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 Jay Peak

Where is Jay Peak?
Jay Peak is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Jay Peak?
Jay Peak runs from a base elevation of 553 m (1,814 ft) to a summit of 1,209 m (3,967 ft), giving a vertical drop of 656 m (2,152 ft).
How big is Jay Peak?
Jay Peak has 385 acres (156 hectares) of skiable terrain, 81 marked runs and 9 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Jay Peak?
Jay Peak 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 Jay Peak?
Jay Peak 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 Jay Peak get in a typical season?
Jay Peak averages 347 inches / 881 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Jay Peak in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #298 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier D · strong-event signal -6% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Jay Peak averaged -6% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Not a warning — a scheduling note. El Niño winters here tend to start slower and reward the late-winter core, when the base peaks and the El Niño headlines have pushed the crowds elsewhere. Aim February–March for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -1%, '15-16 -36%, '23-24 +19%.