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Waterville Valley Resort Guide
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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.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Waterville Valley
Lifts
11
Skiable area
265 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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Wed, Sep 23, 09:04 AM UTC
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Off-season · 190cm full-season avg
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Off-season · 202cm full-season avg
190cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~174.8 cm. That's 8% below the 5-year average (190 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 13% below the 30-year average (202 cm).
Waterville Valley Season Snowfall
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Waterville Valley Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 216cm with an average of 41 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 |
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| November | 20cm | 4 days | 4cm | 13cm | 8cm |
| December | 41cm | 8 days | 20cm | 37cm | 12cm |
| January | 40cm | 8 days | 43cm | 61cm | 11cm |
| February | 43cm | 8 days | 63cm | 80cm | 13cm |
| March | 40cm | 7 days | 63cm | 81cm | 13cm |
| April | 24cm | 5 days | 32cm | 60cm | 9cm |
| May | 3cm | 1 days | 1cm | 12cm | 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
42 days scored, from 22 Feb
47
Best Day
23 Mar
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4622 Feb1cm
- 4123 Feb
- 3724 Feb5cm
March 2026
- 4723 Mar10cm
- 4022 Mar
- 3720 Mar
April 2026
- 151 Apr
- 155 Apr
- 102 Apr
February scored highest for Waterville Valley in 2025-26. Based on 42 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
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.
Frequently asked questions about Waterville Valley
- Where is Waterville Valley?
- Waterville Valley is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Waterville Valley?
- Waterville Valley runs from a base elevation of 610 m (2,001 ft) to a summit of 1,219 m (3,999 ft), giving a vertical drop of 609 m (1,998 ft).
- How big is Waterville Valley?
- Waterville Valley has 265 acres (107 hectares) of skiable terrain, 62 marked runs and 11 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Waterville Valley?
- Waterville Valley is on the Indy 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 Waterville Valley?
- Waterville Valley 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 Waterville Valley get in a typical season?
- Waterville Valley averages 119 inches / 302 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
