📷 Smugglers' Notch
North America
Smugglers' Notch
Closed for the season
Season ended April 12, 2026
Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed April 12
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
May 2
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
76cm
Overview
Smugglers' Notch is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season as of April 12, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100 (Limited), snow base 76 cm (29.9 in). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~1 cm (0.4 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 18:04 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.
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Resort Info
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.
Not operating — season has ended
Closed April 12, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Limited snow depth - upper mountain may have better coverage.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
16cm forecast - some snow expected.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated May 28, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Northeast US region
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC
Base
314m
Temp
14.8°C
Wind
19km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Mid-Mountain
712m
Temp
10.2°C
Wind
10.2km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.2cm
Summit
1110m
Temp
9.6°C
Wind
19km/h
Snow Depth
76cm
14-Day Forecast
0.8cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1110m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
28
🌧️
10.2°
5.1°
Fri
29
🌧️
10.6°
2.7°
Sat
30
🌧️
6.1°
0.6°
Sun
31
🌧️
11°
1.3°
Mon
1
🌧️
10°
1.9°
Tue
2
🌧️
9.3°
2.2°
Wed
3
☁️
11.6°
1°
Thu
4
☀️
15.1°
5.8°
Fri
5
🌧️
17.7°
7.1°
Sat
6
🌧️
14.1°
8.5°
Summit elevation (1110m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC
214.2cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-3%
vs 5-Year Avg
221.4cm avg by now
+0%
vs 30-Year Avg
215.1cm avg by now
221.4cm
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.
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(2022-23)
Opens Nov 25, 2022
Through Apr 9, 2023
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.
