Mount Snow
Southern Vermont's biggest resort, easily reached from Boston and New York, known for the Carinthia terrain park and reliable snowmaking.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
518m (1,699ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,093m (3,586ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
575m (1,886ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
381cm (150in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
86
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
20
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
240ha (593ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Beginner
14%
Intermediate
73%
Advanced
13%
Best For
When to go
Average monthly snowfall and snowpack depth, with the typical operating window shaded.
Mount Snow's heaviest snowfall lands in January; the snowpack peaks in February.
- Snowfall
- peaks Jan
- Snowpack
- peaks Feb
- Typical season
- Nov – Apr
Snowfall: NOAA, 30-year normals (1991–2020).
Snow depth: NOAA, daily station data (1994–2023).
Location
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