Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized September 2026.
November
Below normal44th percentile
December
Below normal40th percentile
January
Well below normal36th percentile
February
Well below normal31st percentile
March
Well below normal30th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
3 inthe usual depth
The mountain
- Vertical2,820 ft 1,417 ft to 4,237 ft
- Skiable terrain1,360 ac
- Average snowfall200 in a season
- Season passIkon Pass
- Lifts15
- Marked runs136 47 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner45%21 mi
- Intermediate31%14 mi
- Advanced24%11 mi
Getting there
PWM
Drive from Portland MEregional airport
4 h 07128 mi
BOS
Drive from Boston Loganmajor hub
6 h 04227 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortfairly
Hidden gema little
Powderbarely
Groomersstrongly
Backcountrystrongly
Snowmakingoutstanding
Villageoutstanding
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 | 57% |
| December | 9 in | 3 in – 16 in | -9 °C | 57% |
| January | 16 in | 9 in – 24 in | -14 °C | 62% |
| February | 23 in | 14 in – 34 in | -12 °C | 64% |
| March | 22 in | 9 in – 35 in | -7 °C | 59% |
| April | 3 in | 0 in – 13 in | 0 °C | 56% |
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