📷 Wisp Resort
North America
Wisp Resort
Projected to open Nov 29
Projected to open November 29, 2026
Best months to book: February, January, December · 30-yr snow record
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Projected to open Nov 29
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Wisp Resort is projected to open November 29, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1February28cm avg
- #2January32cm avg
- #3December21cm avg
Ranked on 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 19, 05:06 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Nov 29
Projected to open November 29, 2026
33 runs · 12 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 19 at 5:06 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
Past snow is the model's estimate at the summit: no measurement reached us for these days.
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Wisp Resort
Wisp Resort is located in McHenry, Maryland, near Deep Creek Lake, and features 172 acres of skiable terrain with 33 trails, 12 lifts, and a vertical drop of 700 feet. The resort offers a family-friendly atmosphere with a variety of winter activities including skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, and a mountain coaster. Key amenities include on-site lodging, dining options, and a full-service rental and retail shop. Wisp Resort stands out for its year-round offerings and convenient access to outdoor recreation in the scenic Appalachian Mountains.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Wisp Resort
- Where is Wisp Resort?
- Wisp Resort is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Wisp Resort?
- Wisp Resort runs from a base elevation of 736 m (2,415 ft) to a summit of 950 m (3,117 ft), giving a vertical drop of 214 m (702 ft).
- How big is Wisp Resort?
- Wisp Resort has 172 acres (70 hectares) of skiable terrain, 33 marked runs and 12 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Wisp Resort?
- Wisp Resort 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 Wisp Resort?
- Wisp Resort typically operates from November to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Wisp Resort get in a typical season?
- Wisp Resort averages 100 inches / 254 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Wisp Resort in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #192 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal +2% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Wisp Resort averaged +2% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. El Niño has historically made little difference here — this is an ENSO-proof mountain, for winter 2026-27 as in past events. Analog winters: '97-98 +30%, '15-16 -25%, '23-24 +0%. A pattern, not a promise.
