📷 Smugglers' Notch
North America
Smugglers' Notch
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open November 28, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 06:05 AM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
May 31
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
4
2026–27 season
Overview
Smugglers' Notch is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open November 28, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 06:05 UTC.
Resort Guide
Smugglers' Notch Resort is located in northern Vermont and offers a family-friendly atmosphere with three interconnected mountains and over 1,000 acres of skiable terrain. The resort is known for its diverse trails, award-winning children's programs, and a variety of winter activities including skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and snowshoeing. Key amenities include slope-side lodging, dining options, and a vibrant village with year-round events, making it a popular destination for both families and groups. Smugglers' Notch stands out for its focus on family experiences and comprehensive on-mountain services.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Smugglers' Notch
Lifts
8
Skiable area
1000 ac
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(78 total)
Beginner
13
17% of terrain
Intermediate
41
53% of terrain
Advanced
20
26% of terrain
Expert
4
5% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Double chair6
- Surface lift3
Snowmaking covers about 62% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Black Bear Tavern – Known for its welcoming atmosphere, live music, and classic Vermont après-ski fare, this slopeside tavern at Smugglers' Notch is a favorite gathering spot for skiers and riders to unwind with local brews and hearty comfort food after a day on the mountain.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Northeast US region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 06:05 AM UTC
Base
314m
Temp
20.3°C
Wind
7.5km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.5cm
Mid-Mountain
712m
Temp
13.3°C
Wind
25.4km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
1.5cm
Summit
1110m
Temp
15.1°C
Wind
7.5km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
1.5cm
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 Smugglers' Notch (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, 6:05 AM
Today 27 / 15 | Wed, Jul 15 21 / 150.6mm | Thu, Jul 16 20 / 111.8mm | Fri, Jul 17 17 / 5 | Sat, Jul 18 21 / 8 | Sun, Jul 19 18 / 91.8mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 18 | 26 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 13 |
| Wind (km/h) | 12 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 26 | 14 | 9 | 21 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 33 | 51 | 36 | 43 | 68 | 43 | 31 | 64 | 30 | 31 | 45 | 33 | 17 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 25 | 24 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1110m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
☁️
27.3°
14.7°
19 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
21.1°
14.8°
26 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
20.1°
10.7°
26 km/h
Fri
17
⛅
16.5°
5.4°
17 km/h
Sat
18
☁️
20.9°
8.3°
6 km/h
Sun
19
🌧️
18.4°
9.2°
6 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
19.3°
12.7°
19 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
20°
13.6°
10 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
14.5°
9.2°
9 km/h
Thu
23
🌧️
16.9°
8°
4 km/h
Summit elevation (1110m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 06:05 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
—
vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 205cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 205cm full-season avg
205cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has remained relatively stable, closely aligning with the 30-year average (182.5 cm vs. 183.6 cm). The most recent season recorded a snowfall total 8% above the 5-year average and 7% above the 30-year average, indicating a notably strong year. While annual totals have fluctuated, with a low of 148.5 cm in 2020 and a high of 213.9 cm in 2022, there is no clear long-term upward or downward trend. The data suggests moderate variability with occasional anomalous seasons, but overall snowfall levels have been consistent with historical norms.
Smugglers' Notch Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 221cm with an average of 103 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 | 27.3cm | 13 days | 5cm | 15cm | 8.7cm |
| December | 43.8cm | 21 days | 20cm | 34cm | 10.4cm |
| January | 40.4cm | 21 days | 36cm | 51cm | 8.9cm |
| February | 40cm | 18 days | 50cm | 64cm | 11.7cm |
| March | 39.6cm | 17 days | 44cm | 62cm | 11.8cm |
| April | 20.9cm | 9 days | 13cm | 35cm | 8cm |
| May | 2cm | 1 days | 0cm | 3cm | 2.8cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
19 tracked seasonsLast completed season(2023-24)
143 days↑ +7d
Nov 24, 2023 → Apr 14, 2024
Prior season (2022-23): 136 days
Average season length
135 days
Across 19 tracked seasons
Range: 110–149 days
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 28, 2026
Tracked seasons
2023-24
143d
2022-23
136d
2021-22
130d
2020-21
122d
2019-20
110d
2018-19
143d
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
