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Massanutten Resort Guide
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Dec 13
Best months to book: February, January, December · 30-yr snow record
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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.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Massanutten
Lifts
7
Skiable area
83 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.
Season vs Historic
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Off-season · 33cm full-season avg
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Off-season · 52cm full-season avg
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5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~25.4 cm. That's 23% below the 5-year average (33 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 51% below the 30-year average (52 cm).
Massanutten Season Snowfall
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Massanutten Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 53cm with an average of 9 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 27% below this average (39cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 | 1cm | 0 days | 0cm | 5cm | 2cm |
| December | 10cm | 2 days | 2cm | 9cm | 6cm |
| January | 15cm | 3 days | 3cm | 13cm | 8cm |
| February | 16cm | 3 days | 5cm | 15cm | 9cm |
| March | 9cm | 2 days | 2cm | 9cm | 5cm |
| April | 1cm | 0 days | 0cm | 3cm | 1cm |
| 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.
Frequently asked questions about Massanutten
- Where is Massanutten?
- Massanutten is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Massanutten?
- Massanutten runs from a base elevation of 533 m (1,749 ft) to a summit of 892 m (2,927 ft), giving a vertical drop of 359 m (1,178 ft).
- How big is Massanutten?
- Massanutten has 83 acres (34 hectares) of skiable terrain, 23 marked runs and 7 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Massanutten?
- Massanutten is on the Indy Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- How much snow does Massanutten get in a typical season?
- Massanutten averages 15 inches / 38 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
