📷 Massanutten
North America
Massanutten
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 13, 2026
Conditions data updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:03 PM UTC · informational only
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Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
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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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Overview
Massanutten is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 13, 2026). Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited). Conditions last updated 2026-07-04 16:03 UTC.
Resort Guide
Massanutten Resort is located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and features 70 skiable acres with a variety of trails suitable for all skill levels. The resort offers a family-friendly atmosphere, a snow tubing park, terrain parks, and night skiing. Key amenities include a full-service ski school, equipment rentals, and a large indoor waterpark, making it a year-round destination. Massanutten stands out for its diverse recreational offerings and convenient access to both winter sports and resort activities.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Massanutten
Lifts
7
Skiable area
205.1 ac
Longest run
1.6 km / 1 mi
Runs by difficulty(23 total)
Beginner
7
30% of terrain
Intermediate
8
35% of terrain
Advanced
8
35% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Quad chair3
- Triple chair1
- Surface lift3
Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Base Camp – This popular après-ski spot at Massanutten Resort is known for its inviting atmosphere, live music events, craft beer selection, and scenic mountain views, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Not operating — not open yet
Projected to open December 13, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Snowpack still building before opening — no base depth yet.
Recent
No new snow has been recorded in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook is currently unavailable, but conditions will be monitored as the opening date approaches.
Historic
Season-to-date snowfall is not yet meaningful, as it is too early to judge the season compared to the 5-year average to-date of 33cm.
Closed for the season · Data updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:03 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Mid-Atlantic & Appalachians region
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Jul 4, 04:03 PM UTC
Base
533m
Temp
33.9°C
Wind
2.3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
713m
Temp
--°C
Wind
3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
892m
Temp
31.6°C
Wind
2.3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
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 Massanutten (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 4, 4:03 PM
Today 33 / 201.2mm | Sun, Jul 5 32 / 206mm | Mon, Jul 6 26 / 1819.2mm | Tue, Jul 7 25 / 185.1mm | Wed, Jul 8 25 / 182.4mm | Thu, Jul 9 25 / 186.3mm | |||||||||||||
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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 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.3 | 12.9 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 4.8 | 1.2 |
| Temp (°C) | 25 | 32 | 23 | 24 | 31 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 19 |
| Wind (km/h) | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 4 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 11 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 32 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 12 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 16 | 30 | 20 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (892m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
4
🌧️
32.7°
19.5°
10 km/h
Sun
5
⛈️
31.6°
19.7°
15 km/h
Mon
6
⛈️
25.7°
18.4°
8 km/h
Tue
7
🌧️
25.1°
17.5°
8 km/h
Wed
8
🌧️
24.9°
17.9°
8 km/h
Thu
9
🌦️
24.9°
18.1°
15 km/h
Fri
10
🌧️
31°
17.8°
13 km/h
Sat
11
🌦️
22.1°
17.9°
6 km/h
Sun
12
🌤️
26.1°
17.4°
10 km/h
Mon
13
🌧️
26.2°
18°
6 km/h
Summit elevation (892m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sat, Jul 4, 04:03 PM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 33cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 33cm full-season avg
33cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has declined to 43.7 cm, falling below the 30-year average of 53.6 cm. The most recent season recorded 45.4 cm, which is 77% of the 5-year average and only 63% of the 30-year average, indicating a continued downward trend. Notable anomalies include a sharp drop in 2022 (18.1 cm) and 2023 (23.5 cm), followed by a partial rebound in 2024, though still below long-term norms. Overall, recent seasons reflect increased variability and a significant decrease compared to historical averages.
Massanutten Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 53cm with an average of 22 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 | 1.2cm | 1 days | 0cm | 5cm | 2cm |
| December | 9.9cm | 4 days | 2cm | 9cm | 6.1cm |
| January | 14.9cm | 7 days | 3cm | 13cm | 8.4cm |
| February | 16.4cm | 6 days | 5cm | 15cm | 8.9cm |
| March | 9.2cm | 4 days | 2cm | 9cm | 5.3cm |
| April | 0.8cm | 1 days | 0cm | 3cm | 1.3cm |
| May | 0cm | 0 days | 0cm | — | — |
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 13, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
