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Waterville Valley ski resort

📷 Waterville Valley

North America

Waterville Valley

Closed for the season

Season ended April 5, 2026

Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC · informational only

Closed for Season — closed April 5

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

5.4cm

Snow Depth

--

Updated: May 28, 6:04 PMWeather at base: 610m

Overview

Waterville Valley is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season as of April 5, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 12/100 (Limited). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~6 cm (2.4 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 18:04 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.

Resort Info

Summit1219m
Base610m
Vertical2020m
Lifts11
Runs62
Skiable Area265 acres
Avg Snowfall119 inches / 302 cm
CountryUnited States

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.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
Closed for the season

Not operating — season has ended

Closed April 5, 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

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC · informational only

Snow Summary

1219mECMWF Model

Updated May 28, 2026 at 6:51 PM

0cm
24h
5cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
0
Prev10d
Now28
F29
5.4
S30
S31
M1
T2
W3
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Northeast US region

Current Conditions

Reported Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC

0

Base

610m

Temp

15.2°C

Wind

20km/h

Snow Depth

61cm

14-Day Forecast

2cm

Mid-Mountain

915m

Temp

8.5°C

Wind

18.6km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

3.5cm

Summit

1219m

Temp

11.2°C

Wind

20km/h

Snow Depth

61cm

14-Day Forecast

5.5cm

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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 (1219m)

ECMWF
5.4cm
GFS
3.3cm
GEM
4.4cm
JMA
18.3cm
ICON
2cm
Météo-Fr
0cm
SnowSure™
5.6cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

28

🌧️

11.2°

4.2°

Fri

29

🌧️

9.8°

3°

Sat

30

❄️

4.7°

-1.8°

5.4cm

Sun

31

🌧️

10.1°

-4.1°

Mon

1

🌧️

9.9°

0.8°

Tue

2

🌧️

6°

0.2°

Wed

3

🌧️

12.8°

1.2°

Thu

4

14.7°

3.6°

Fri

5

🌧️

17.9°

6.1°

Sat

6

🌧️

15.7°

8.6°

Summit elevation (1219m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Thu, May 28, 06:04 PM UTC

189.1cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-12%

vs 5-Year Avg

215.3cm avg by now

-11%

vs 30-Year Avg

212.1cm avg by now

215.3cm

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.

Season at a Glance

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.