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Mad River Glen ski resort
Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar

📷 Mad River Glen

North America

Mad River Glen

Closed for the season

Season ended April 12, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:03 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 12

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Powder Days

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 9:03 AM•Weather at base: 491m

Overview

Mad River Glen is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 12, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:03 UTC.

Resort Guide

Mad River Glen is a historic ski area located in Fayston, Vermont, renowned for its natural snow, challenging terrain, and cooperative ownership model. The resort features over 2,000 vertical feet of skiing, a single-chair lift, and a focus on preserving a classic New England ski experience. Known for its rugged trails and commitment to natural conditions, Mad River Glen offers a unique, community-oriented atmosphere that appeals to dedicated skiers seeking an authentic mountain environment.

Resort Info

Summit1158m
Base491m
Vertical667m
Lifts5
Runs53
Skiable Area115 acres
Average snowfall228 inches / 579 cm
CountryUnited States
Visit Resort Website →Follow on Instagram →View Trail Map →

Season dates

Season endedApril 12, 2026
Projected openingDecember 13, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

No ski pass found

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

Top Après Ski

General Stark’s Pub – A classic après-ski spot located at the base of Mad River Glen, General Stark’s Pub is celebrated for its cozy, welcoming atmosphere, local Vermont brews, and sweeping mountain views, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind and share stories after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

1158mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 9:03 AM

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Northeast US region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:03 AM UTC

Base

491m

Temp

16.2°C

Wind

9.4km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Mad River Glen El Niño rank & forecast

Mad River Glen ranks #259 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier D, −4% 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.

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

Strong-event signal: −4% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Mad River Glen averaged -3% 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 +5%, '15-16 -56%, '23-24 +41%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 +5%'15-16 −56%'23-24 +41%

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

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Local Reports

0 reports
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 Mad River Glen (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, 9:03 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
16 / 91.8mm
Sat, Aug 29
18 / 6
Sun, Aug 30
18 / 110.3mm
Mon, Aug 31
16 / 98.1mm
Tue, Sep 1
20 / 85.1mm
Wed, Sep 2
20 / 145.7mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)01.80000000.30.307.82.41.80.901.54.2
Temp (°C)141512101610131713121611131913161915
Wind (km/h)914115108151012986101381296
Gusts (km/h)253729152820333132232826353629364137

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1158m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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15.7°

8.9°

16 km/h

Sat

29

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17.5°

6.1°

14 km/h

Sun

30

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18.1°

11.1°

16 km/h

Mon

31

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16.4°

8.9°

12 km/h

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20.3°

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14 km/h

Wed

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19.7°

14.2°

14 km/h

Thu

3

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17.3°

10.9°

17 km/h

Fri

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14.6°

9.4°

16 km/h

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14.8°

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14.4°

7.8°

8 km/h

Summit elevation (1158m) • 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

Caution — Go prepared — roadside sensors show wintery pavement

Pavement looks wintery on a roadside sensor near Mad River Glen. Nearest roadside sensor (VT-17 BUELS GORE, 1.2 km): Above freezing, air 17°C. Pack traction gear even if the chain board is still dark. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Roadside weather sensors

VT-17 BUELS GORE

1.2 km · NewEngland511

Above freezing

Road surface
17°C
Air
17°C
Wind
8 km/h
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Updated 1:50 PM

Buels Gore

4.2 km · NewEngland511

Below freezing — ice risk

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I-89 BOLTON

19.7 km · NewEngland511

Below freezing — ice risk

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Highway cameras near Mad River Glen

BUELS GORE VT-17 East road camera
BUELS GORE VT-17 East1.2 km · NewEngland511
BOLTON I-89 South road camera
BOLTON I-89 South19.7 km · NewEngland511
BOLTON I-89 SB RT2 North road camera
BOLTON I-89 SB RT2 North19.7 km · NewEngland511
WATERBURY I-89 Exit 10 South road camera
WATERBURY I-89 Exit 10 South20.5 km · NewEngland511
WATERBURY 1-89 Exit 10 North road camera
WATERBURY 1-89 Exit 10 North20.6 km · NewEngland511
I-89 NB Exit 10 Waterbury South road camera
I-89 NB Exit 10 Waterbury South20.6 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, 09:03 AM UTC

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Off-season · 203cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 173cm full-season avg

203cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~174.6 cm. That's 14% below the 5-year average (203 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: near the 30-year average (173 cm).

Mad River Glen Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 185cm with an average of 95 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
November20cm11 days4cm12cm7.2cm
December35.9cm19 days16cm29cm10.2cm
January35.1cm19 days29cm44cm9.2cm
February35.6cm17 days42cm56cm11.6cm
March35.1cm16 days37cm54cm11.6cm
April17cm8 days11cm29cm7.4cm
May1.4cm1 days0cm3cm2.1cm

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

Season at a Glance

15 tracked seasons

Last completed season(2022-23)

120 days↑ +13d

Dec 17, 2022 → Apr 15, 2023

Prior season (2021-22): 107 days

Average season length

110 days

Across 15 tracked seasons

Range: 65–148 days

Current season(2007-08)

Opened Dec 6, 2007

Tracked seasons

2022-23

120d

2021-22

107d

2020-21

106d

2019-20

100d

2018-19

148d

2017-18

115d

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Mad River Glen, ERA5 season snowfall median was 188 cm (74 in), about 1% 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

188 cm

10 El Niño winters · 1% below median

All-season median

189 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10188 cm151 cm – 222 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12198 cm156 cm – 216 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8177 cm156 cm – 216 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 Mad River Glen

Where is Mad River Glen?
Mad River Glen is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Mad River Glen?
Mad River Glen runs from a base elevation of 491 m (1,611 ft) to a summit of 1,158 m (3,799 ft), giving a vertical drop of 667 m (2,188 ft).
How big is Mad River Glen?
Mad River Glen has 115 acres (47 hectares) of skiable terrain, 53 marked runs and 5 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Mad River Glen?
Mad River Glen is on the No ski pass found. 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 Mad River Glen?
Mad River Glen typically operates from December 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 Mad River Glen get in a typical season?
Mad River Glen averages 228 inches / 579 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Mad River Glen in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #259 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier D · strong-event signal -3% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Mad River Glen averaged -3% 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 +5%, '15-16 -56%, '23-24 +41%. A pattern, not a promise.