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Jay Peak Resort Guide
Closed for the season
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Off-season — closed April 25
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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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Jay Peak
Lifts
9
Skiable area
385 ac
Longest run
4.8 km / 3 mi
Runs by difficulty(81 total)
Beginner
16
20% of terrain
Intermediate
33
40% of terrain
Advanced
32
40% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Aerial tram1
- High-speed quad1
- Quad chair2
- Triple chair1
- Double chair1
- Surface lift2
Snowmaking covers about 80% of terrain.
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
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.
Season vs Historic
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This Season to Date
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Off-season · 223cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
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 Season Snowfall
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Jay Peak Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 219cm with an average of 102 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 15% above this average (251cm 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 | 26cm | 12 days | 5cm | 16cm | 8cm |
| December | 44cm | 20 days | 21cm | 36cm | 10cm |
| January | 43cm | 21 days | 39cm | 55cm | 9cm |
| February | 40cm | 18 days | 54cm | 67cm | 11cm |
| March | 39cm | 17 days | 49cm | 68cm | 11cm |
| April | 20cm | 9 days | 17cm | 40cm | 7cm |
| May | 2cm | 1 days | 0cm | 4cm | 3cm |
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
75 days scored, from 22 Feb
49
Best Day
22 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4922 Feb1cm
- 3823 Feb
- 3527 Feb1cm
March 2026
- 4223 Mar8cm
- 4121 Mar7cm
- 3927 Mar1cm
April 2026
- 2620 Apr5cm
- 218 Apr2cm
- 2024 Apr
May 2026
- 101 May
- 104 May
- 108 May
February scored highest for Jay Peak in 2025-26. Based on 75 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast 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.
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 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.
