📷 Smugglers' Notch
North America
Smugglers' Notch
Opens November 27, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Opens Nov 27
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Smugglers' Notch opens November 27, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1February40cm avg · last season 33.4
- #2March40cm avg · last season 27.2
- #3January40cm avg
Best weeks to book
- #1 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 33.4
- #2 22 Mar – 28 Mar · last season 34.3
- #3 15 Mar – 21 Mar · last season 33.6
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, 09:08 PM UTC
Terrain
Opens Nov 27
Opens November 27, 2026
78 runs · 8 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 9:08 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (712m) 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 Smugglers' Notch
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.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Smugglers' Notch
- Where is Smugglers' Notch?
- Smugglers' Notch is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Smugglers' Notch?
- Smugglers' Notch runs from a base elevation of 314 m (1,030 ft) to a summit of 1,110 m (3,642 ft), giving a vertical drop of 796 m (2,612 ft).
- How big is Smugglers' Notch?
- Smugglers' Notch has 1,000 acres (405 hectares) of skiable terrain, 78 marked runs and 8 lifts.
- When is ski season at Smugglers' Notch?
- Smugglers' Notch 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 Smugglers' Notch get in a typical season?
- Smugglers' Notch averages 248 inches / 630 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Smugglers' Notch in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #320 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier D · strong-event signal -8% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Smugglers' Notch averaged -8% 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 +7%, '15-16 -42%, '23-24 +13%. A pattern, not a promise.
