📷 Mad River Glen
North America
Mad River Glen
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 13, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 06:03 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
3
2026–27 season
Overview
Mad River Glen is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 13, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 06:03 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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Mad River Glen
Lifts
5
Skiable area
284.2 ac
Runs by difficulty(53 total)
Beginner
11
20% of terrain
Intermediate
18
35% of terrain
Advanced
24
45% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Double chair3
- Single chair1
- Surface lift1
Snowmaking covers about 15% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
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
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Northeast US region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 06:03 AM UTC
Base
491m
Temp
19.5°C
Wind
10.5km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
825m
Temp
--°C
Wind
12km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
1158m
Temp
15.2°C
Wind
10.5km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily 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 Jul 14, 6:03 AM
Today 29 / 15 | Wed, Jul 15 22 / 144.2mm | Thu, Jul 16 21 / 121.2mm | Fri, Jul 17 17 / 7 | Sat, Jul 18 21 / 8 | Sun, Jul 19 20 / 110.9mm | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 18 | 27 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 14 |
| Wind (km/h) | 14 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 27 | 14 | 8 | 22 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 32 | 45 | 29 | 37 | 60 | 37 | 22 | 53 | 26 | 32 | 41 | 34 | 17 | 29 | 28 | 17 | 28 | 26 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1158m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
☁️
28.6°
14.7°
21 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
21.7°
14.3°
29 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
21°
11.5°
25 km/h
Fri
17
⛅
17.2°
6.8°
17 km/h
Sat
18
☁️
21.2°
8.3°
7 km/h
Sun
19
🌧️
20.3°
11.2°
10 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
21.2°
11.2°
17 km/h
Tue
21
🌦️
20.7°
13.5°
13 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
13.7°
8.9°
14 km/h
Thu
23
🌧️
17.1°
7.6°
5 km/h
Summit elevation (1158m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 06:03 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 203cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 203cm full-season avg
203cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has increased to 183.4 cm, notably higher than the 30-year average of 154.7 cm, indicating a recent upward trend. The current season's snowfall is slightly below the recent 5-year average at 95%, but remains well above the long-term average at 113%. This suggests that while the most recent season was somewhat lower than the recent trend, overall snowfall levels have been elevated compared to historical norms. The data also shows considerable year-to-year variability, with a significant low in 2020 followed by a peak in 2022.
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).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 20cm | 11 days | 4cm | 12cm | 7.2cm |
| December | 35.9cm | 19 days | 16cm | 29cm | 10.2cm |
| January | 35.1cm | 19 days | 29cm | 44cm | 9.2cm |
| February | 35.6cm | 17 days | 42cm | 56cm | 11.6cm |
| March | 35.1cm | 16 days | 37cm | 54cm | 11.6cm |
| April | 17cm | 8 days | 10cm | 29cm | 7.4cm |
| May | 1.4cm | 1 days | 0cm | 3cm | 2.1cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
15 tracked seasonsLast 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
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
