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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Loon Mountain

North America

Loon Mountain

Closed for the season

Season ended April 19, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 19

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:03 AM•Weather at base: 579m

Overview

Loon Mountain is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 19, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:03 UTC.

Resort Guide

Loon Mountain is a ski resort located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, offering 403 skiable acres and a vertical drop of 2,190 feet. The resort features a variety of terrain for all abilities, including wide cruisers, challenging steeps, and award-winning terrain parks. Key amenities include modern lifts, a vibrant base area, and year-round activities such as snow tubing and cross-country skiing. Loon stands out for its scenic setting, family-friendly atmosphere, and commitment to sustainability.

Resort Info

Summit1006m
Base579m
Vertical427m
Lifts14
Runs73
Skiable Area403 acres
Average snowfall126 inches / 320 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Season endedApril 19, 2026
Projected openingNovember 22, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass

View resorts →

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

Top Après Ski

Paul Bunyan Room – A classic après-ski bar located at the base of Loon Mountain, renowned for its lively atmosphere, local craft beers, and panoramic mountain views, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

1006mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:03 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

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Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:03 AM UTC

Base

579m

Temp

17.2°C

Wind

3.9km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Loon Mountain El Niño rank & forecast

Loon Mountain ranks #362 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −11% 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.

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

Strong-event signal: −11% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Loon Mountain averaged -11% 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 -1%, '15-16 -52%, '23-24 +21%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −1%'15-16 −52%'23-24 +21%

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

Loon Mountain 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 Loon Mountain (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 28, 10:03 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
21 / 113.3mm
Sat, Aug 29
17 / 6
Sun, Aug 30
21 / 10
Mon, Aug 31
19 / 100.6mm
Tue, Sep 1
19 / 103.6mm
Wed, Sep 2
18 / 146.6mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0.61.51.2000000000.61.801.81.52.13
Temp (°C)162014111710142013141913131813161815
Wind (km/h)61110610881679106292452
Gusts (km/h)203431223127294628283235192318223125

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1006m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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20.5°

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14 km/h

Sat

29

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17.4°

6.1°

14 km/h

Sun

30

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20.8°

9.5°

18 km/h

Mon

31

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19.2°

9.8°

12 km/h

Tue

1

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18.7°

9.8°

10 km/h

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18.1°

14.1°

7 km/h

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20.3°

12.6°

18 km/h

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16.3°

11°

14 km/h

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17°

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14.6°

8°

11 km/h

Summit elevation (1006m) • 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 2:30 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 Loon Mountain. Nearest roadside sensor (93 M 102.6 RWIS - Lincoln Exit 33, 6.1 km): Above freezing, air 17°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

93 M 102.6 RWIS - Lincoln Exit 33

6.1 km · NewEngland511

Above freezing

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17°C
Wind
6 km/h
Precip
Unknown

Updated 2:29 PM

93 M 95.9 RWIS - Woodstock

8.5 km · NewEngland511

Wet

Road surface
17°C
Air
17°C
Wind
3 km/h
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93 N 105.6 RWIS - Lincoln Exit 34A

9.2 km · NewEngland511

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Highway cameras near Loon Mountain

93 N, MM 99.6 road camera
93 N, MM 99.64.7 km · NewEngland511
93 N, MM 102.6, RWIS Station road camera
93 N, MM 102.6, RWIS Station6.1 km · NewEngland511
93 S, MM 95.9, RWIS Station road camera
93 S, MM 95.9, RWIS Station8.4 km · NewEngland511
I 93 N MM 105.6 RWIS Station road camera
I 93 N MM 105.6 RWIS Station9.2 km · NewEngland511
93 S, MM 108.2 road camera
93 S, MM 108.212.9 km · NewEngland511
112 N, MM 14.8, RWIS Station road camera
112 N, MM 14.8, RWIS Station13 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, 10:03 AM UTC

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Off-season · 208cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~194.1 cm. That's 8% below the 5-year average (211 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 7% below the 30-year average (208 cm).

Loon Mountain Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 223cm with an average of 92 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
November22.1cm11 days4cm13cm8.4cm
December42.4cm17 days20cm36cm12.2cm
January40.8cm18 days42cm60cm10.8cm
February43.1cm16 days61cm78cm12.4cm
March41.3cm15 days61cm79cm13.2cm
April24.5cm10 days31cm58cm9.2cm
May3cm2 days1cm11cm3.3cm

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 22, 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 Loon Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 237 cm (93 in), about 8% 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

237 cm

10 El Niño winters · 8% above median

All-season median

219 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10237 cm216 cm – 267 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12218 cm172 cm – 254 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8215 cm191 cm – 244 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 Loon Mountain

Where is Loon Mountain?
Loon Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Loon Mountain?
Loon Mountain runs from a base elevation of 579 m (1,900 ft) to a summit of 1,006 m (3,301 ft), giving a vertical drop of 427 m (1,401 ft).
How big is Loon Mountain?
Loon Mountain has 403 acres (163 hectares) of skiable terrain, 73 marked runs and 14 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Loon Mountain?
Loon Mountain 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.
When is ski season at Loon Mountain?
Loon 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 Loon Mountain get in a typical season?
Loon Mountain averages 126 inches / 320 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Loon Mountain in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #362 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -11% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Loon Mountain averaged -11% 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 -1%, '15-16 -52%, '23-24 +21%. A pattern, not a promise.