Smugglers' Notch ski resort

📷 Smugglers' Notch

North America

Smugglers' Notch

14

Limited

stable

Last Snowfall

Apr 7

5d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

3.3cm

14-Day Forecast

8cm

Snow Depth

76cm

Updated: Apr 12, 9:48 PMWeather at base: 314m

Resort Guide

Smugglers' Notch Resort is located in northern Vermont and offers a family-friendly atmosphere with three interconnected mountains and over 1,000 acres of skiable terrain. The resort is known for its diverse trails, award-winning children's programs, and a variety of winter activities including skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and snowshoeing. Key amenities include slope-side lodging, dining options, and a vibrant village with year-round events, making it a popular destination for both families and groups. Smugglers' Notch stands out for its focus on family experiences and comprehensive on-mountain services.

Resort Info

Summit1110m
Base314m
Vertical2610m
Lifts8
Runs78
Skiable Area1000 acres
Avg Snowfall248 inches / 630 cm
CountryUnited States

Top Après Ski

The Black Bear Tavern – Known for its welcoming atmosphere, live music, and classic Vermont après-ski fare, this slopeside tavern at Smugglers' Notch is a favorite gathering spot for skiers and riders to unwind with local brews and hearty comfort food after a day on the mountain.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
14
Limited
stable

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

Currently, Smugglers' Notch is experiencing overcast skies with a temperature of 0°C. In the past week, only 3cm of snow has fallen, contributing to a season total of 208cm, which is on the lower side for this time of year. As a skier, you might find conditions a bit limited right now, but there's a chance for some fresh snow in the coming days.

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, 09:48 PM UTC

Snow Summary

1110mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 9:55 PM

3cm
24h
8cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
3
Prev10d
2.7
Now12
0.4
M13
T14
W15
T16
F17
S18
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Northeast US region

Current Conditions

Reported Sun, Apr 12, 09:48 PM UTC

0

Base

314m

Temp

5.6°C

Wind

11.3km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

3cm

Mid-Mountain

712m

Temp

6.4°C

Wind

14km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

4.7cm

Summit

1110m

Temp

0.4°C

Wind

11.3km/h

Snow Depth

76cm

14-Day Forecast

3.4cm

Local Reports

0 reports
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 (1110m)

ECMWF
8cm
GFS
0cm
GEM
12.9cm
JMA
0.6cm
ICON
0cm
Météo-Fr
0cm
SnowSure™
3.6cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

12

❄️

2.9°

-7.1°

2.7cm

Mon

13

🌧️

9.1°

-1.9°

0.4cm

Tue

14

🌧️

15.4°

3.1°

Wed

15

🌧️

13.8°

7.4°

Thu

16

🌧️

14.3°

8.5°

Fri

17

🌦️

16.9°

6.7°

Sat

18

🌧️

13.1°

5.1°

Sun

19

❄️

13°

-2.3°

Mon

20

❄️

-2.7°

-10.1°

3.9cm

Tue

21

❄️

-5°

-10.6°

1cm

Summit elevation (1110m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Sun, Apr 12, 09:48 PM UTC

208cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

+0%

vs 5-Year Avg

207.1cm avg by now

+3%

vs 30-Year Avg

202.7cm avg by now

207.1cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has remained relatively stable, closely aligning with the 30-year average (182.5 cm vs. 183.6 cm). The most recent season recorded a snowfall total 8% above the 5-year average and 7% above the 30-year average, indicating a notably strong year. While annual totals have fluctuated, with a low of 148.5 cm in 2020 and a high of 213.9 cm in 2022, there is no clear long-term upward or downward trend. The data suggests moderate variability with occasional anomalous seasons, but overall snowfall levels have been consistent with historical norms.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

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