📷 Saddleback Mountain
North America
Saddleback Mountain
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open December 7, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:06 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
Jun 1
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
6
2026–27 season
Overview
Saddleback Mountain is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open December 7, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:06 UTC.
Resort Guide
Saddleback Mountain is located in Rangeley, Maine, offering over 600 acres of skiable terrain with a vertical drop of 2,000 feet. The resort features a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, diverse trails for all abilities, and renowned glade skiing. Key amenities include a modern base lodge, on-mountain dining, and a variety of winter activities. Saddleback stands out for its scenic views of the Rangeley Lakes region and commitment to an authentic Maine mountain experience.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Saddleback Mountain
Lifts
6
Skiable area
1482.6 ac
Longest run
5 km / 3.1 mi
Runs by difficulty(68 total)
Beginner
23
34% of terrain
Intermediate
20
30% of terrain
Advanced
25
36% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad1
- Quad chair3
- Surface lift2
Snowmaking covers about 85% 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
The Pub at Saddleback – Known for its welcoming atmosphere, live music events, and local craft beers, The Pub at Saddleback is the go-to après-ski spot where skiers and riders gather to unwind and enjoy mountain views after a day on the slopes.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Northeast US region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 08:06 AM UTC
Base
610m
Temp
15.5°C
Wind
10.1km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
1.3cm
Mid-Mountain
939m
Temp
10.2°C
Wind
8km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.7cm
Summit
1268m
Temp
11.3°C
Wind
10.1km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.1cm
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 Saddleback 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 Jul 14, 8:06 AM
Today 23 / 113mm | Wed, Jul 15 19 / 121.5mm | Thu, Jul 16 17 / 82.4mm | Fri, Jul 17 14 / 4 | Sat, Jul 18 18 / 5 | Sun, Jul 19 18 / 71.2mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 0.3 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 0 | 1.2 | 0 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 16 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 11 |
| Wind (km/h) | 11 | 21 | 12 | 16 | 26 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 4 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 32 | 59 | 35 | 45 | 66 | 40 | 47 | 53 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 36 | 12 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 34 | 26 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1268m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
⛈️
23.1°
11.3°
24 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
19.4°
12.2°
27 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
16.7°
7.9°
21 km/h
Fri
17
☁️
13.7°
4.3°
21 km/h
Sat
18
☁️
17.6°
4.8°
14 km/h
Sun
19
🌧️
18.1°
7.4°
11 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
21°
9.9°
19 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
19.3°
11°
18 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
15.5°
9.7°
12 km/h
Thu
23
☁️
16.5°
7.8°
11 km/h
Summit elevation (1268m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:06 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
—
vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 202cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 202cm full-season avg
202cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has slightly exceeded the 30-year average, indicating a modest upward trend in recent short-term snowfall. However, the current season's snowfall is significantly below both the 5-year and 30-year averages, at only 76% and 77% of those benchmarks, respectively. This represents a notable anomaly compared to recent patterns, suggesting increased variability and a sharp decline in snowfall for the current season.
Saddleback Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 232cm with an average of 92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 23.8cm | 11 days | 5cm | 15cm | 9.8cm |
| December | 42.9cm | 17 days | 23cm | 41cm | 12.9cm |
| January | 39.7cm | 18 days | 48cm | 67cm | 12.3cm |
| February | 42.3cm | 15 days | 67cm | 84cm | 13.6cm |
| March | 42.2cm | 16 days | 68cm | 87cm | 13.6cm |
| April | 28.9cm | 11 days | 42cm | 67cm | 10.7cm |
| May | 3.1cm | 2 days | 3cm | 18cm | 3.5cm |
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 7, 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.
