📷 Waterville Valley
North America
Waterville Valley
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open November 22, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:08 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
May 30
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
0cm
14-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
3
2026–27 season
Overview
Waterville Valley is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open November 22, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:08 UTC.
Resort Guide
Waterville Valley is a ski resort located in New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest, offering 265 acres of skiable terrain across 62 trails and 11 lifts. The resort features a welcoming alpine village atmosphere, a variety of terrain for all abilities, and signature experiences such as the expansive Sunnyside area and a dedicated learning zone. Key amenities include on-mountain dining, ski and snowboard lessons, and a Nordic center for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Waterville Valley stands out for its family-friendly environment, scenic setting, and year-round recreational opportunities.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Waterville Valley
Lifts
11
Skiable area
654.8 ac
Longest run
3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Runs by difficulty(62 total)
Beginner
9
15% of terrain
Intermediate
37
59% of terrain
Advanced
14
23% of terrain
Expert
2
3% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner15%
- Intermediate59%
- Advanced23%
- Expert3%
Lift fleet
- High-speed 61
- High-speed quad1
- Triple chair2
- Double chair2
- Surface lift4
Snowmaking covers about 100% 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
T-Bars Restaurant & Lounge – A popular après-ski spot in Waterville Valley, T-Bars is known for its welcoming atmosphere, live music, and hearty comfort food, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:08 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Northeast US region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 08:08 AM UTC
Base
610m
Temp
17.4°C
Wind
9.2km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
6cm
Mid-Mountain
915m
Temp
12.5°C
Wind
14.1km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
3.4cm
Summit
1219m
Temp
13.5°C
Wind
9.2km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.7cm
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 Waterville Valley (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, 8:08 AM
Today 28 / 14 | Wed, Jul 15 22 / 143mm | Thu, Jul 16 21 / 101.8mm | Fri, Jul 17 17 / 6 | Sat, Jul 18 20 / 6 | Sun, Jul 19 20 / 102.1mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0.3 | 0 | 2.7 | 0 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 18 | 26 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 13 |
| Wind (km/h) | 10 | 19 | 9 | 17 | 27 | 12 | 13 | 23 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 32 | 53 | 35 | 51 | 73 | 45 | 41 | 63 | 39 | 35 | 46 | 38 | 19 | 33 | 28 | 20 | 31 | 28 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1219m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
☁️
27.6°
13.5°
21 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
21.7°
14.4°
29 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
20.5°
9.6°
24 km/h
Fri
17
⛅
17.4°
5.5°
18 km/h
Sat
18
☁️
20.3°
5.9°
7 km/h
Sun
19
🌧️
19.9°
10°
7 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
23.4°
11.6°
17 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
21.6°
13.1°
14 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
16.2°
11.3°
11 km/h
Thu
23
🌧️
18.3°
9.9°
8 km/h
Summit elevation (1219m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:08 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
—
vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 190cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 190cm full-season avg
190cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Snowfall over the past five years has remained relatively stable, with the 5-year average (176.1 cm) closely matching the 30-year average (177.9 cm). The most recent season's snowfall is nearly identical to both short- and long-term averages, indicating no significant upward or downward trend. Notably, 2022 experienced a substantial spike (207.9 cm), standing out as an anomaly compared to surrounding years. Overall, variability has been moderate, and current conditions align with historical norms.
Waterville Valley Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 216cm with an average of 88 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 | 20.2cm | 11 days | 4cm | 13cm | 8.4cm |
| December | 41.4cm | 16 days | 20cm | 37cm | 12.3cm |
| January | 40cm | 18 days | 43cm | 61cm | 10.7cm |
| February | 42.7cm | 16 days | 63cm | 80cm | 12.6cm |
| March | 40.2cm | 15 days | 63cm | 81cm | 13.2cm |
| April | 23.5cm | 9 days | 32cm | 60cm | 9.3cm |
| May | 2.6cm | 1 days | 1cm | 12cm | 3.1cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 22, 2026
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.
