📷 Mad River Mountain
North America
Mad River Mountain
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Dec 11
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 05:04 PM UTC · informational only
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14-Day Forecast
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Overview
Mad River Mountain is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Dec 11). Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 17:04 UTC.
Resort Guide
Mad River Mountain is located in Zanesfield, Ohio, and is recognized as the largest ski resort in the state, offering 20 trails across 144 skiable acres. The resort features a variety of terrain for all skill levels, a large snow tubing park, and a dedicated learning area for beginners. Key amenities include multiple dining options, equipment rentals, and a lively après-ski atmosphere in the Loft bar. Mad River Mountain stands out for its extensive snowmaking capabilities, ensuring reliable conditions throughout the winter season.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Mad River Mountain
Lifts
9
Skiable area
144 ac
Longest run
0.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(20 total)
Beginner
8
41% of terrain
Intermediate
10
47% of terrain
Advanced
2
12% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair1
- Double chair3
- Surface lift6
Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Loft Bar – Known for its welcoming atmosphere and live entertainment, The Loft Bar at Mad River Mountain is a favorite après-ski spot where guests gather for drinks, music, and socializing after a day on the slopes.
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Mid-Atlantic & Appalachians region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 05:04 PM UTC
Base
354m
Temp
24.5°C
Wind
9.2km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
400m
Temp
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Wind
10km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
445m
Temp
24°C
Wind
9.2km/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 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 21, 5:04 PM
Today 25 / 170.9mm | Sat, Aug 22 22 / 172.7mm | Sun, Aug 23 22 / 140.6mm | Mon, Aug 24 20 / 12 | Tue, Aug 25 22 / 12 | Wed, Aug 26 23 / 13 | |||||||||||||
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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 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 19 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 17 |
| Wind (km/h) | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 19 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 33 | 19 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 20 | 29 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 18 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (445m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
🌧️
25.1°
17.1°
12 km/h
Sat
22
🌧️
22.4°
17°
16 km/h
Sun
23
🌧️
21.5°
14.1°
18 km/h
Mon
24
🌤️
20.2°
11.9°
14 km/h
Tue
25
☁️
21.8°
11.6°
9 km/h
Wed
26
☁️
22.7°
13.1°
9 km/h
Thu
27
🌧️
26.5°
15.8°
9 km/h
Fri
28
🌧️
25.7°
18.2°
8 km/h
Sat
29
⛅
23.6°
16.7°
12 km/h
Sun
30
☁️
24.3°
15.1°
7 km/h
Summit elevation (445m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 05:04 PM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 42cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 61cm full-season avg
42cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~47.5 cm. That's 13% above the 5-year average (42 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 22% below the 30-year average (61 cm).
Mad River Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 62cm with an average of 42 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 | 4.7cm | 4 days | 0cm | 4cm | 3cm |
| December | 12.1cm | 9 days | 2cm | 8cm | 5cm |
| January | 17.5cm | 12 days | 4cm | 13cm | 6.5cm |
| February | 15.9cm | 9 days | 5cm | 13cm | 6.4cm |
| March | 8.9cm | 6 days | 1cm | 8cm | 4.5cm |
| April | 3.1cm | 2 days | 0cm | 3cm | 2.4cm |
| May | 0cm | 0 days | 0cm | — | 0.5cm |
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 Dec 11, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Mad River Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 70 cm (28 in), about 18% 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
70 cm
10 El Niño winters · 18% above median
All-season median
59 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 70 cm | 44 cm – 85 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 59 cm | 47 cm – 71 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 52 cm | 42 cm – 67 cm | 2025, 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.
Frequently asked questions about Mad River Mountain
- Where is Mad River Mountain?
- Mad River Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Mad River Mountain?
- Mad River Mountain runs from a base elevation of 354 m (1,161 ft) to a summit of 445 m (1,460 ft), giving a vertical drop of 91 m (299 ft).
- How big is Mad River Mountain?
- Mad River Mountain has 144 acres (58 hectares) of skiable terrain, 20 marked runs and 9 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Mad River Mountain?
- Mad River Mountain is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
