Mad River Glen ski resort

📷 Mad River Glen

North America

Mad River Glen

14

Limited

stable

Last Snowfall

Apr 12

today

Past 24 Hours

0.1cm

Past 48 Hours

0.6cm

Past 10 Days

3.5cm

14-Day Forecast

2.8cm

Snow Depth

--

Updated: Apr 12, 9:47 PMWeather at base: 491m

Resort Guide

Mad River Glen is a historic ski area located in Fayston, Vermont, renowned for its natural snow, challenging terrain, and cooperative ownership model. The resort features over 2,000 vertical feet of skiing, a single-chair lift, and a focus on preserving a classic New England ski experience. Known for its rugged trails and commitment to natural conditions, Mad River Glen offers a unique, community-oriented atmosphere that appeals to dedicated skiers seeking an authentic mountain environment.

Resort Info

Summit1158m
Base491m
Vertical2037m
Lifts5
Runs53
Skiable Area115 acres
Avg Snowfall228 inches / 579 cm
CountryUnited States

Top Après Ski

General Stark’s Pub – A classic après-ski spot located at the base of Mad River Glen, General Stark’s Pub is celebrated for its cozy, welcoming atmosphere, local Vermont brews, and sweeping mountain views, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind and share stories after a day on the slopes.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
14
Limited
stable

Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.

Currently, conditions at Mad River Glen are quite mild with a temperature of -1°C and light drizzle. Over the past week, only 4cm of snow has fallen, contributing to a season total of 183cm, which is on the lower side. Expect limited snowfall in the next two weeks, averaging around 1-3cm.

AI-generated summary

Depth

Limited snow depth - upper mountain may have better coverage.

Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

Forecast

16cm forecast - some snow expected.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 09:47 PM UTC

Snow Summary

1158mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 10:02 PM

3cm
24h
3cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
3
Prev10d
0.4
Now12
M13
T14
W15
T16
F17
S18
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Northeast US region

Current Conditions

Reported Sun, Apr 12, 09:47 PM UTC

0

Base

491m

Temp

2.9°C

Wind

10.2km/h

Snow Depth

~81cm

Est.

14-Day Forecast

1.2cm

Mid-Mountain

825m

Temp

6.8°C

Wind

13.3km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

3.6cm

Summit

1158m

Temp

-1.5°C

Wind

10.2km/h

Snow Depth

~81cm

Est.

14-Day Forecast

1.2cm

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1158m)

ECMWF
2.8cm
GFS
0cm
GEM
8.9cm
JMA
1.6cm
ICON
0cm
Météo-Fr
0cm
SnowSure™
2.2cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

12

❄️

2.2°

-6.6°

0.4cm

Mon

13

🌧️

10.4°

0.1°

Tue

14

🌧️

13.8°

3.2°

Wed

15

🌧️

15.2°

7.6°

Thu

16

🌧️

15.7°

8.4°

Fri

17

🌧️

16.3°

6.1°

Sat

18

☁️

12.1°

4.2°

Sun

19

❄️

14.4°

-2.3°

Mon

20

❄️

-2.9°

-9.3°

1.7cm

Tue

21

❄️

-3.5°

-10.2°

0.7cm

Summit elevation (1158m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Sun, Apr 12, 09:47 PM UTC

182.6cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-12%

vs 5-Year Avg

207.8cm avg by now

+4%

vs 30-Year Avg

176.3cm avg by now

207.8cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has increased to 183.4 cm, notably higher than the 30-year average of 154.7 cm, indicating a recent upward trend. The current season's snowfall is slightly below the recent 5-year average at 95%, but remains well above the long-term average at 113%. This suggests that while the most recent season was somewhat lower than the recent trend, overall snowfall levels have been elevated compared to historical norms. The data also shows considerable year-to-year variability, with a significant low in 2020 followed by a peak in 2022.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.