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Smugglers' Notch Resort Guide
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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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.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Smugglers' Notch
Lifts
8
Skiable area
1000 ac
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Lift fleet
- Double chair6
- Surface lift3
Snowmaking covers about 62% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Opened by Thanksgiving 0 of 10 seasons on record · last miss 2025-26
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 11:05 PM UTC
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This Season to Date
-60%
vs 5-Year Avg
1cm avg by now
-93%
vs 30-Year Avg
6cm avg by now
1cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 0.4 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~0.4 cm. That's 60% below the 5-year average (1 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 93% below the 30-year average (6 cm).
Smugglers' Notch Season Snowfall
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Smugglers' Notch Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 220cm with an average of 52 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 27cm | 6 days | 5cm | 15cm | 9cm |
| December | 44cm | 11 days | 20cm | 34cm | 10cm |
| January | 40cm | 11 days | 36cm | 51cm | 9cm |
| February | 40cm | 9 days | 50cm | 64cm | 12cm |
| March | 40cm | 8 days | 44cm | 62cm | 12cm |
| April | 21cm | 4 days | 13cm | 35cm | 8cm |
| May | 2cm | 1 days | 0cm | 3cm | 3cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
49 days scored, from 22 Feb
47
Best Day
22 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4722 Feb1cm
- 4223 Feb
- 3425 Feb
March 2026
- 4622 Mar
- 4423 Mar8cm
- 4121 Mar11cm
April 2026
- 198 Apr2cm
- 181 Apr
- 187 Apr1cm
February scored highest for Smugglers' Notch in 2025-26. Based on 49 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
19 tracked seasonsLast completed season(2023-24)
143 days↑ +7d
Nov 24, 2023 → Apr 14, 2024
Prior season (2022-23): 136 days
Average season length
135 days
Across 19 tracked seasons
Range: 110–149 days
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 27, 2026
Through Apr 12, 2027
Tracked seasons
2023-24
143d
2022-23
136d
2021-22
130d
2020-21
122d
2019-20
110d
2018-19
143d
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
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.
