Waterville Valley ski resort

📷 Waterville Valley

North America

Waterville Valley

15

Limited

stable

Closed for Season — closed April 5

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Apr 12

1d ago

Past 24 Hours

0.6cm

Past 48 Hours

1.2cm

Past 10 Days

6.3cm

14-Day Forecast

3.3cm

Snow Depth

6cm

Updated: Apr 13, 2:18 AMWeather at base: 610m

Resort Guide

Waterville Valley is a ski resort located in New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest, offering 265 acres of skiable terrain across 62 trails and 11 lifts. The resort features a welcoming alpine village atmosphere, a variety of terrain for all abilities, and signature experiences such as the expansive Sunnyside area and a dedicated learning zone. Key amenities include on-mountain dining, ski and snowboard lessons, and a Nordic center for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Waterville Valley stands out for its family-friendly environment, scenic setting, and year-round recreational opportunities.

Resort Info

Summit1219m
Base610m
Vertical2020m
Lifts8/10
Runs62
Skiable Area265 acres
Avg Snowfall119 inches / 302 cm
CountryUnited States

Top Après Ski

T-Bars Restaurant & Lounge – A popular après-ski spot in Waterville Valley, T-Bars is known for its welcoming atmosphere, live music, and hearty comfort food, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
15
Limited
stable

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

Current conditions at Waterville Valley feature moderate snowfall, with a fresh 1cm over the last 24 hours and a total of 6cm in the past week. With temperatures at -3°C and a gentle wind of 6 km/h, it's a pleasant day for skiing, though the snow depth is currently only 6cm.

AI-generated summary

This resort is closed for the season. Scores and weather data are still updated for informational purposes.

Depth

Limited snow depth - upper mountain may have better coverage.

Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

Forecast

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Mon, Apr 13, 02:18 AM UTC

Snow Summary

1219mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 13, 2026 at 2:25 AM

6cm
24h
3cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
6
Prev10d
0.7
Now13
T14
W15
T16
F17
S18
S19
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

Northeast US region

Current Conditions

Reported Mon, Apr 13, 02:18 AM UTC

0

Base

610m

Temp

1.4°C

Wind

6.3km/h

Snow Depth

61cm

14-Day Forecast

3.2cm

Mid-Mountain

915m

Temp

2.4°C

Wind

12.8km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

4.5cm

Summit

1219m

Temp

-2.6°C

Wind

6.3km/h

Snow Depth

61cm

14-Day Forecast

3.4cm

Lifts Open

8/10
80%

open

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 (1219m)

ECMWF
3.3cm
GFS
2.6cm
GEM
4.7cm
JMA
7.1cm
ICON
0cm
Météo-Fr
3.7cm
SnowSure™
3.6cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

13

🌧️

9.7°

-3.2°

0.7cm

Tue

14

🌧️

17.3°

3.2°

Wed

15

🌧️

16.2°

6.5°

Thu

16

🌦️

10.4°

5.3°

Fri

17

🌧️

15.5°

5.3°

Sat

18

☁️

10.9°

1.3°

Sun

19

🌧️

10.1°

0.2°

Mon

20

❄️

-1.1°

-10.7°

1.3cm

Tue

21

❄️

-4.9°

-11.1°

0.8cm

Wed

22

☀️

-1.2°

-8.5°

Summit elevation (1219m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Mon, Apr 13, 02:18 AM UTC

183.3cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-10%

vs 5-Year Avg

203.4cm avg by now

-7%

vs 30-Year Avg

198cm avg by now

203.4cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Snowfall over the past five years has remained relatively stable, with the 5-year average (176.1 cm) closely matching the 30-year average (177.9 cm). The most recent season's snowfall is nearly identical to both short- and long-term averages, indicating no significant upward or downward trend. Notably, 2022 experienced a substantial spike (207.9 cm), standing out as an anomaly compared to surrounding years. Overall, variability has been moderate, and current conditions align 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.