📷 Hunter Mountain
North America
Hunter Mountain
Projected to open November 21, 2026
Best months to book: February, January, March · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 21
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Hunter Mountain is projected to open November 21, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1February32cm avg · last season 30
- #2January33cm avg
- #3March32cm avg · last season 16.4
Best weeks to book
- #1 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 30
- #2 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 21
- #3 15 Mar – 21 Mar · last season 18.3
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 10:04 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Nov 21
Projected to open November 21, 2026
67 runs · 13 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 10:04 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (732m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Hunter Mountain
Hunter Mountain is located in the northern Catskill Mountains of New York and features 320 skiable acres with a vertical drop of 1,600 feet. The resort offers a variety of terrain for all ability levels, including dedicated learning areas, challenging steeps, and terrain parks. Key amenities include a full-service base lodge, ski and snowboard school, equipment rentals, and a range of dining options. Hunter Mountain is recognized for its convenient access from New York City and its vibrant après-ski atmosphere.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Hunter Mountain
- Where is Hunter Mountain?
- Hunter Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Hunter Mountain?
- Hunter Mountain runs from a base elevation of 488 m (1,601 ft) to a summit of 975 m (3,199 ft), giving a vertical drop of 487 m (1,598 ft).
- How big is Hunter Mountain?
- Hunter Mountain has 320 acres (129 hectares) of skiable terrain, 67 marked runs and 13 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Hunter Mountain?
- Hunter Mountain is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Hunter Mountain?
- Hunter Mountain typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Hunter Mountain get in a typical season?
- Hunter Mountain averages 120 inches / 305 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Hunter Mountain in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #446 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -20% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Hunter Mountain averaged -20% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 +9%, '15-16 -78%, '23-24 +9%. A pattern, not a promise.
