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Saddleback Mountain Resort Guide
Projected to open December 7, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 7 — closed April 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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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
600 ac
Longest run
5 km / 3.1 mi
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Oct 12, 11:02 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 202cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 215cm full-season avg
202cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~149.5 cm. That's 26% below the 5-year average (202 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 30% below the 30-year average (215 cm).
Saddleback Mountain Season Snowfall
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Saddleback Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 232cm with an average of 42 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 | 24cm | 5 days | 5cm | 15cm | 10cm |
| December | 43cm | 8 days | 23cm | 41cm | 13cm |
| January | 40cm | 8 days | 48cm | 67cm | 12cm |
| February | 42cm | 7 days | 67cm | 84cm | 14cm |
| March | 42cm | 7 days | 68cm | 87cm | 14cm |
| April | 29cm | 5 days | 42cm | 67cm | 11cm |
| May | 3cm | 1 days | 3cm | 18cm | 4cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
42 days scored, from 22 Feb
47
Best Day
22 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4722 Feb1cm
- 4125 Feb
- 3624 Feb2cm
March 2026
- 4423 Mar11cm
- 3921 Mar7cm
- 3615 Mar5cm
April 2026
- 223 Apr1cm
- 191 Apr1cm
- 194 Apr
February scored highest for Saddleback Mountain in 2025-26. Based on 42 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 7, 2026
Through Apr 5, 2027
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 Saddleback Mountain
- Where is Saddleback Mountain?
- Saddleback Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Saddleback Mountain?
- Saddleback Mountain runs from a base elevation of 610 m (2,001 ft) to a summit of 1,268 m (4,160 ft), giving a vertical drop of 658 m (2,159 ft).
- How big is Saddleback Mountain?
- Saddleback Mountain has 600 acres (243 hectares) of skiable terrain, 68 marked runs and 6 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Saddleback Mountain?
- Saddleback Mountain 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 Saddleback Mountain?
- Saddleback Mountain 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 Saddleback Mountain get in a typical season?
- Saddleback Mountain averages 225 inches / 572 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
