Base todayBare or trace
under 3 in at Pinkham Notch · 24 mi · 2,025 ft · read 29 Oct
The next 6 weeks
Each week against its own normal. Models initialized 30 Oct.
| Weekly score | Base depth | Snowfall? | Temp. vs normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct – 5 NovPoor bet?-0.8 °C vs normal | no call | no call | -0.8 °C |
| 6–12 NovPoor bet?+3.5 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +3.5 °C |
| 13–19 NovPoor bet?+0.9 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +0.9 °C |
| 20–26 NovPoor bet?+1.6 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +1.6 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecPoor bet?+1.6 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +1.6 °C |
| 4–10 DecSolid?+2.6 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +2.6 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well below normal31st percentile
December
Well below normal27th percentile
January
Well below normal34th percentile
February
Well below normal35th percentile
March
Well below normal35th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
11 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
53% below30%17%
December
59% below29%12%
January
49% below36% near16%
February
48% below39% near14%
March
47% below41% near12%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 11 in
The mountain
- Vertical2,020 ft 1,820 ft to 3,840 ft
- Skiable terrain265 ac
- Average snowfall148 in a season
- Season passIndy Pass
- Lifts10
- Marked runs84 20 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner14%3 mi
- Intermediate54%10 mi
- Advanced32%6 mi
Getting there
LEB
Drive from Lebanon NHregional airport
1 h 5464 mi
BOS
Drive from Boston Loganmajor hub
2 h 43130 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
Powderbarely
Groomersstrongly
Backcountrya little
Snowmakingoutstanding
Villagestrongly
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | Temp | SunshineSun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovemberNov | 1 in | 0 in – 4 in0–4 in | -1 °C | 64% |
| DecemberDec | 10 in | 4 in – 21 in4–21 in | -8 °C | 61% |
| JanuaryJan | 23 in | 9 in – 38 in9–38 in | -10 °C | 66% |
| FebruaryFeb | 31 in | 15 in – 56 in15–56 in | -10 °C | 65% |
| MarchMar | 34 in | 14 in – 61 in14–61 in | -5 °C | 60% |
| AprilApr | 11 in | 0 in – 40 in0–40 in | 2 °C | 58% |
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