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Stowe Resort Guide
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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.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Stowe
Lifts
12
Skiable area
485 ac
Longest run
6 km / 3.7 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola2
- High-speed 61
- High-speed quad3
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair1
- Double chair2
- Surface lift2
Snowmaking covers about 83% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Oct 12, 11:00 PM UTC
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vs 5-Year Avg
227cm avg by now
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vs 30-Year Avg
212cm avg by now
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 Season Snowfall
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Stowe Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 228cm with an average of 53 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 13% above this average (256cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 | 28cm | 7 days | 5cm | 16cm | 9cm |
| December | 45cm | 11 days | 22cm | 37cm | 11cm |
| January | 42cm | 11 days | 40cm | 56cm | 9cm |
| February | 41cm | 9 days | 55cm | 70cm | 12cm |
| March | 41cm | 9 days | 51cm | 70cm | 12cm |
| April | 22cm | 5 days | 18cm | 42cm | 8cm |
| May | 2cm | 1 days | 0cm | 4cm | 3cm |
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
49 days scored, from 22 Feb
51
Best Day
23 Mar
1
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4222 Feb1cm
- 3723 Feb
- 3426 Feb2cm
March 2026
- 5123 Mar8cm
- 4921 Mar11cm
- 4822 Mar
April 2026
- 318 Apr2cm
- 257 Apr1cm
- 245 Apr
February scored highest for Stowe in 2025-26. Based on 49 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
18 tracked seasonsLast 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
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 20, 2026
Through Apr 12, 2027
Tracked seasons
2023-24
157d
2022-23
149d
2021-22
143d
2020-21
145d
2019-20
114d
2018-19
157d
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 Stowe
- Where is Stowe?
- Stowe is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Stowe?
- Stowe runs from a base elevation of 390 m (1,280 ft) to a summit of 1,105 m (3,625 ft), giving a vertical drop of 715 m (2,346 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.
