📷 Mad River Glen
North America
Mad River Glen
Fair · 2025-26 season average
Closed for the season · average of 49 verified open days
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 31-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed April 12
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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2026–27 season
Fair
2025-26 season average
Mad River Glen is closed for the season. Last season it averaged 22.2 across 49 verified open days.
February
#1 to book
36cm avg · scored 32.7
March
#2 to book
35cm avg · scored 24
January
#3 to book
35cm avg
Best weeks to book
- #122 Feb – 28 Febscored 32.7
- #215 Mar – 21 Marscored 30.4
- #322 Mar – 28 Marscored 26.3
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 31-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 22 Feb – 7 Mar. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Sep 12, 10:03 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Closed for the season
Season ended April 12, 2026
53 runs · 5 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
Unlock with ProHistorical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast: SnowSure™ multi-model blend
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About Mad River Glen
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.
Read the full resort guide →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.
