Skip to main content
Stowe ski resort
Epic PassView resorts
Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar

📷 Stowe

North America

Stowe

Closed for the season

Season ended April 12, 2026 · reopens November 20, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:00 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 12

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

--

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

0cm

14-Day Forecast

0cm

Snow Depth

--

🎿

Powder Days

4

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 9:00 AM•Weather at base: 475m

Overview

Stowe is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 12, 2026 · reopens November 20, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:00 UTC.

Resort Guide

Stowe Mountain Resort is located in northern Vermont and features two prominent peaks, Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak, offering a combined 485 skiable acres and a vertical drop of 2,360 feet. The resort is known for its classic New England charm, diverse terrain for all ability levels, and a vibrant base area with dining, shopping, and lodging options. Signature experiences include scenic gondola rides, a renowned ski and ride school, and access to both alpine and Nordic skiing. Stowe stands out for its blend of historic atmosphere and modern amenities, making it a premier destination in the Northeast.

Resort Info

Summit1340m
Base475m
Vertical865m
Lifts12
Runs116
Skiable Area485 acres
Average snowfall314 inches / 798 cm
CountryUnited States
Visit Resort Website →Follow on Instagram →View Trail Map →

Season dates

Season endedApril 12, 2026 · reopens November 20, 2026
Projected openingNovember 20, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Epic Pass

Epic Pass

View resorts →

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

Top Après Ski

The Matterhorn – A legendary après-ski spot in Stowe, The Matterhorn is celebrated for its lively atmosphere, live music, sushi bar, and wood-fired pizza, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers and locals alike after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

1340mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM

0cm
24h
0cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
0
Prev10d
—
Now28
—
S29
—
S30
—
M31
—
T1
—
W2
—
T3
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Northeast US region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:00 AM UTC

Base

475m

Temp

15.6°C

Wind

5.4km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

0cm

Mid-Mountain

908m

Temp

12.8°C

Wind

5.4km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

0cm

Summit

1340m

Temp

10°C

Wind

5.4km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

0cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Stowe El Niño rank & forecast

Stowe ranks #292 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier D, −6% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar: Often a bit lighter early (−3% to −8% vs normal). History favors waiting for peak-depth months (often Feb–Mar) rather than skipping the resort.

#292 of 488Tier D — Late bloomer — aim Feb–Mar

Strong-event signal: −6% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Stowe averaged -6% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Not a warning — a scheduling note. El Niño winters here tend to start slower and reward the late-winter core, when the base peaks and the El Niño headlines have pushed the crowds elsewhere. Aim February–March for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 +3%, '15-16 -44%, '23-24 +23%.

'97-98 +3%'15-16 −44%'23-24 +23%

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

Stowe Webcams

All Webcams

Stowe Mountain Resort / BrownRice

Stowe Mountain Resort / BrownRice

2 webcams • Click to expand

Local Reports

0 reports
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 Stowe (east coast), 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, 9:00 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
15 / 61.8mm
Sat, Aug 29
15 / 4
Sun, Aug 30
16 / 94.2mm
Mon, Aug 31
15 / 93.3mm
Tue, Sep 1
19 / 76.9mm
Wed, Sep 2
18 / 1314.1mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0.31.500000.31.52.4003.32.13.90.92.72.19.3
Temp (°C)1213108148121511101410101711141813
Wind (km/h)713858611128584872435
Gusts (km/h)233828182821313929182824292925323431

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1340m)

ECMWF
0cm
GFS
0cm
GEM
0cm
JMA
0cm
ICON
0cm
Météo-Fr
0cm
SnowSure™
0cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

28

🌧️

14.5°

6.4°

15 km/h

Sat

29

☁️

14.9°

3.7°

11 km/h

Sun

30

🌧️

15.7°

9.1°

14 km/h

Mon

31

🌧️

14.9°

9.2°

10 km/h

Tue

1

🌧️

19.2°

7.3°

11 km/h

Wed

2

🌧️

18.4°

12.7°

7 km/h

Thu

3

🌧️

14.8°

8.9°

13 km/h

Fri

4

🌧️

12.6°

7.6°

14 km/h

Sat

5

🌧️

12.8°

7.4°

10 km/h

Sun

6

🌧️

11.5°

6.7°

6 km/h

Summit elevation (1340m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

Avalanche.org (US avalanche centers)

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 1:50 PM

6 cameras · 3 sensors nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Caution — Go prepared — roadside sensors show wintery pavement

Pavement looks wintery on a roadside sensor near Stowe. Nearest roadside sensor (VT-100 WATERBURY, 6.1 km): Above freezing, air 16.4°C. Pack traction gear even if the chain board is still dark. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Roadside weather sensors

VT-100 WATERBURY

6.1 km · NewEngland511

Above freezing

Road surface
17°C
Air
16°C
Wind
5 km/h
Precip
Dry

Updated 1:50 PM

Chittenden County

8 km · NewEngland511

Below freezing — ice risk

Road surface
0°C
Air
0°C
Wind
0 km/h

Updated 8:07 PM

Lamoille County

9.2 km · NewEngland511

Below freezing — ice risk

Road surface
0°C
Air
0°C
Wind
0 km/h

Updated 1:08 AM

Highway cameras near Stowe

Waterbury VT-100 road camera
Waterbury VT-1006.1 km · NewEngland511
Stowe VT-108 road camera
Stowe VT-1087.8 km · NewEngland511
WATERBURY I-89 Exit 10 South road camera
WATERBURY I-89 Exit 10 South14.8 km · NewEngland511
WATERBURY 1-89 Exit 10 North road camera
WATERBURY 1-89 Exit 10 North15.1 km · NewEngland511
I-89 NB Exit 10 Waterbury South road camera
I-89 NB Exit 10 Waterbury South15.1 km · NewEngland511
BOLTON I-89 South road camera
BOLTON I-89 South19 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, 09:00 AM UTC

0cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

—

vs 5-Year Avg

Off-season · 227cm full-season avg

—

vs 30-Year Avg

Off-season · 212cm full-season avg

227cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~231.5 cm. That's near the 5-year average (227 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 9% above the 30-year average (212 cm).

Stowe Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 228cm with an average of 105 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
November28.2cm13 days5cm16cm8.7cm
December44.8cm21 days22cm37cm10.7cm
January41.6cm21 days40cm56cm9.2cm
February41.1cm19 days55cm70cm11.9cm
March40.7cm17 days51cm70cm12.1cm
April22.1cm9 days18cm42cm8.2cm
May2.3cm1 days0cm4cm3.3cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

18 tracked seasons

Last completed season(2023-24)

157 days↑ +8d

Nov 17, 2023 → Apr 21, 2024

Prior season (2022-23): 149 days

Average season length

147 days

Across 18 tracked seasons

Range: 114–157 days

Current season(2002-03)

Opened Nov 20, 2002

Tracked seasons

2023-24

157d

2022-23

149d

2021-22

143d

2020-21

145d

2019-20

114d

2018-19

157d

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Stowe, ERA5 season snowfall median was 232 cm (91 in), about 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

232 cm

10 El Niño winters · ≈ long-term median

All-season median

232 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10232 cm197 cm – 268 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12232 cm198 cm – 256 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8236 cm212 cm – 260 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.

Back to All Destinations

Frequently asked questions about Stowe

Where is Stowe?
Stowe is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Stowe?
Stowe runs from a base elevation of 475 m (1,558 ft) to a summit of 1,340 m (4,396 ft), giving a vertical drop of 865 m (2,838 ft).
How big is Stowe?
Stowe has 485 acres (196 hectares) of skiable terrain, 116 marked runs and 12 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Stowe?
Stowe is on the Epic 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 Stowe?
Stowe typically operates from November 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 Stowe get in a typical season?
Stowe averages 314 inches / 798 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Stowe in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #292 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier D · strong-event signal -6% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Stowe averaged -6% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Not a warning — a scheduling note. El Niño winters here tend to start slower and reward the late-winter core, when the base peaks and the El Niño headlines have pushed the crowds elsewhere. Aim February–March for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 +3%, '15-16 -44%, '23-24 +23%.