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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Owl's Head

North America

Owl's Head

Off-season

Last season ended April 11, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season — closed April 11

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:04 AM•Weather at base: 250m

Overview

Owl's Head is a ski resort in North America, Canada, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 11, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:04 UTC.

Resort Guide

Owl's Head is a ski resort located in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada, offering panoramic views of Lake Memphremagog and the surrounding mountains. The resort features 50 trails across varied terrain, suitable for all skill levels, and is known for its relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Key amenities include a modern base lodge, on-mountain dining, equipment rentals, and ski school services, with signature experiences such as lakeside skiing and scenic vistas from the summit. Owl's Head stands out for its combination of natural beauty, accessible slopes, and welcoming environment.

Resort Info

Summit735m
Base250m
Vertical485m
Lifts6
Runs50
Skiable Area163 acres
Average snowfall122 inches / 310 cm
CountryCanada
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Season dates

Last season endedApril 11, 2026
Projected openingDecember 4, 2026

Ski passes

Indy Pass

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Le Tucker Bar – Located at the base of Owl's Head, Le Tucker Bar is celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere, scenic mountain views, and lively après-ski scene featuring local craft beers and regular live music events, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers and snowboarders.

Snow Summary

735mECMWF Model

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

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Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC

Depth by source

every reading we have
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The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

Base

250m

Temp

16.8°C

Wind

7.9km/h

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493m

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735m

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Owl's Head El Niño rank & forecast

Owl's Head ranks #350 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −10% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter: Strong El Niño winters ran clearly below this resort’s own baseline (≤ −8%). Still skiable — schedule late season; one storm cycle can beat the climatology.

#350 of 488Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

Strong-event signal: −10% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Owl's Head averaged -10% 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 +9%, '15-16 -29%, '23-24 -9%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 +9%'15-16 −29%'23-24 −9%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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 Owl's Head (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 28, 10:04 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
18 / 113.6mm
Sat, Aug 29
18 / 8
Sun, Aug 30
19 / 129.3mm
Mon, Aug 31
18 / 120.9mm
Tue, Sep 1
19 / 107.2mm
Wed, Sep 2
21 / 169.9mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0.62.70.300001.57.8000.91.25.40.62.41.26.3
Temp (°C)151713111711151814131713131814172017
Wind (km/h)91594105997575663534
Gusts (km/h)213420132712222718151819212723253229

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (735m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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17.5°

10.7°

17 km/h

Sat

29

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17.7°

7.6°

12 km/h

Sun

30

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19.1°

12°

14 km/h

Mon

31

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17.7°

11.8°

9 km/h

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18.5°

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11 km/h

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20.6°

16.2°

8 km/h

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18.6°

13.2°

15 km/h

Fri

4

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16.8°

11.8°

12 km/h

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5

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16.8°

10.6°

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6

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16.6°

10.3°

7 km/h

Summit elevation (735m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

Avalanche Canada

This resort lies outside every forecast zone published by its national warning service, so no bulletin covers it.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Getting There

Drive times & access

Last updated 2:45 PM

4 cameras · 3 sensors nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Owl's Head. Nearest roadside sensor (I-91 DERBY, 18.3 km): Above freezing, air 17°C. Late-season / summer readings are not a winter forecast. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take from the live sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Roadside weather sensors

I-91 DERBY

18.3 km · NewEngland511

Above freezing

Road surface
19°C
Air
17°C
Wind
16 km/h
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Updated 2:45 PM

VT-105 JAY

23.8 km · NewEngland511

Above freezing

Road surface
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17°C
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20 km/h
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Updated 2:40 PM

VT-242 WESTFIELD

29.4 km · NewEngland511

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Road surface
18°C
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Highway cameras near Owl's Head

DERBY I-91 South road camera
DERBY I-91 South18.3 km · NewEngland511
JAY VT-105 West road camera
JAY VT-105 West23.8 km · NewEngland511
WESTFIELD VT-242 North road camera
WESTFIELD VT-242 North29.3 km · NewEngland511
WESTFIELD VT-242 EB West road camera
WESTFIELD VT-242 EB West29.4 km · NewEngland511

Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via NewEngland511. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:04 AM UTC

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Off-season · 152cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 189cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~173.3 cm. That's 14% above the 5-year average (152 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 8% below the 30-year average (189 cm).

Owl's Head Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 200cm with an average of 99 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November23.7cm12 days5cm14cm7.6cm
December41.3cm19 days20cm34cm10cm
January38.3cm21 days38cm53cm8.4cm
February37.1cm18 days52cm64cm10.7cm
March35.6cm16 days47cm65cm11.1cm
April17.3cm9 days16cm38cm6.5cm
May2.2cm1 days0cm3cm2.9cm

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 4, 2026

Through Apr 11, 2027

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Owl's Head, ERA5 season snowfall median was 199 cm (78 in), about 4% 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

199 cm

10 El Niño winters · 4% above median

All-season median

192 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10199 cm185 cm – 218 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12187 cm171 cm – 234 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8204 cm184 cm – 231 cm2025, 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Owl's Head

Where is Owl's Head?
Owl's Head is a ski resort in Canada.
How high is Owl's Head?
Owl's Head runs from a base elevation of 250 m (820 ft) to a summit of 735 m (2,411 ft), giving a vertical drop of 485 m (1,591 ft).
How big is Owl's Head?
Owl's Head has 163 acres (66 hectares) of skiable terrain, 50 marked runs and 6 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Owl's Head?
Owl's Head 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.
When is ski season at Owl's Head?
Owl's Head 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 Owl's Head get in a typical season?
Owl's Head averages 122 inches / 310 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Owl's Head in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #350 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -10% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Owl's Head averaged -10% 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 +9%, '15-16 -29%, '23-24 -9%. A pattern, not a promise.