📷 Middlebury Snowbowl
North America
Middlebury Snowbowl
Status unconfirmed
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:05 PM UTC · informational only
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Status unconfirmed
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
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14-Day Forecast
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Overview
Middlebury Snowbowl is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:05 UTC.
Resort Guide
Middlebury Snowbowl is located in Hancock, Vermont, and is owned and operated by Middlebury College. The resort features 17 trails across 600 acres, offering a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain, as well as a dedicated learning area and terrain park. Known for its welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, the Snowbowl provides a classic New England ski experience with modern snowmaking, a historic lodge, and a focus on community and collegiate skiing.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Middlebury Snowbowl
Lifts
4
Skiable area
600 ac
Resort Info
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Worthy Burger Too – Located just minutes from Middlebury Snowbowl, this popular après-ski spot is celebrated for its craft beers, gourmet burgers, and relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that draws both locals and skiers for post-slope socializing and comfort food.
Status unconfirmed
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Resort closed — no current ski-base depth.
Recent
No new snow has fallen in the past week.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook is currently unavailable.
Historic
This season-to-date shows no snow accumulation compared to a 5-year average of 203cm.
Status unconfirmed · Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:05 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Northeast US region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 03:05 PM UTC
Base
518m
Temp
19.4°C
Wind
8.4km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
674m
Temp
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Wind
9km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
829m
Temp
17.3°C
Wind
8.4km/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 Middlebury Snowbowl (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, 3:05 PM
Today 19 / 9 | Sat, Aug 22 19 / 9 | Sun, Aug 23 20 / 1311.7mm | Mon, Aug 24 17 / 122.7mm | Tue, Aug 25 15 / 105.1mm | Wed, Aug 26 18 / 100.3mm | |||||||||||||
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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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.1 | 9.6 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 14 | 19 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 18 | 12 |
| Wind (km/h) | 7 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 19 | 26 | 15 | 19 | 31 | 23 | 19 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 49 | 37 | 36 | 45 | 40 | 22 | 30 | 28 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (829m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
☀️
19°
9.2°
11 km/h
Sat
22
☁️
19.2°
8.9°
15 km/h
Sun
23
🌧️
19.8°
12.5°
14 km/h
Mon
24
🌧️
17°
11.5°
20 km/h
Tue
25
🌧️
15.3°
10.4°
17 km/h
Wed
26
🌧️
18.4°
9.6°
9 km/h
Thu
27
🌤️
21.4°
12.5°
8 km/h
Fri
28
🌧️
20.6°
15°
10 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
21.6°
14.1°
8 km/h
Sun
30
🌧️
20°
13.6°
8 km/h
Summit elevation (829m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:05 PM 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 · 173cm full-season avg
203cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Middlebury Snowbowl Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 181cm with an average of 89 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 | 18.9cm | 10 days | 3cm | 11cm | 7.2cm |
| December | 35.1cm | 17 days | 14cm | 26cm | 10.3cm |
| January | 34.7cm | 18 days | 25cm | 39cm | 9.9cm |
| February | 35.2cm | 16 days | 36cm | 50cm | 11.7cm |
| March | 34.4cm | 15 days | 31cm | 49cm | 11.9cm |
| April | 16.3cm | 8 days | 8cm | 24cm | 7.2cm |
| May | 1.3cm | 1 days | 0cm | 2cm | 2.1cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Middlebury Snowbowl, ERA5 season snowfall median was 195 cm (77 in), about 3% 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
195 cm
10 El Niño winters · 3% above median
All-season median
189 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
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| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 195 cm | 150 cm – 212 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 193 cm | 153 cm – 214 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 167 cm | 154 cm – 209 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 Middlebury Snowbowl
- Where is Middlebury Snowbowl?
- Middlebury Snowbowl is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Middlebury Snowbowl?
- Middlebury Snowbowl runs from a base elevation of 518 m (1,699 ft) to a summit of 829 m (2,720 ft), giving a vertical drop of 311 m (1,020 ft).
- How big is Middlebury Snowbowl?
- Middlebury Snowbowl has 600 acres (243 hectares) of skiable terrain, 24 marked runs and 4 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Middlebury Snowbowl?
- Middlebury Snowbowl 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 Middlebury Snowbowl get in a typical season?
- Middlebury Snowbowl averages 250 inches / 635 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
