Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized September 2026.
November
Below normal42nd percentile
December
Well below normal39th percentile
January
Well below normal38th percentile
February
Well below normal31st percentile
March
Well below normal31st percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
1 inthe usual depth
The mountain
- Vertical2,047 ft 1,815 ft to 3,862 ft
- Skiable terrain385 ac
- Average snowfall359 in a season
- Season passIndy Pass
- Lifts9
- Marked runs79 25 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner28%7 mi
- Intermediate50%13 mi
- Advanced22%6 mi
Getting there
BTV
Drive from Burlingtonregional airport
1 h 4861 mi
BOS
Drive from Boston Loganmajor hub
5 h 19239 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resorta little
Hidden gema little
Powderstrongly
Groomersa little
Backcountryoutstanding
Snowmakingstrongly
Villagestrongly
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | Temp | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 1 in | 0 in – 3 in | -2 °C | 49% |
| December | 7 in | 2 in – 14 in | -10 °C | 47% |
| January | 11 in | 6 in – 23 in | -14 °C | 50% |
| February | 16 in | 8 in – 30 in | -12 °C | 54% |
| March | 12 in | 4 in – 28 in | -7 °C | 53% |
| April | 1 in | 0 in – 5 in | 1 °C | 52% |
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