Weather and Ski Conditions

Sunday, January 11, 4:00 PM update:

Well skiers and riders, it was a tough one today and we're sorry for the delays, but we're really grateful to all of our teams who got us access to the whole mountain today, and to all of you for bearing with us. The ice, especially on the upper mountain, is no joke and our lift maintenance team is still working tirelessly to de-ice the rest of our lifts. They are hopeful to have Bluebird Express back for Monday morning, but the scheduled Sunbrook lift will be Bear Trap until they can de-ice Sunbrook Express. Monday's forecast is also calling for high winds which may affect lifts.

Weather permitting, we plan to make turns on 46 trails, with 44 of those getting a fresh groom overnight. Park Crew is bringing us 99 features at Carinthia: Upper Fool's Gold has 32 features, The Farm has 6 features, Prospector has 10 features, Nitro has 19 features, Lower Fool's Gold has 12 features, The Gulch has 14 features, and the hike park on Grommet has 6 features. They're working on The Junkyard next!

Weather permitting, there are 9 lifts scheduled, with first chair of the day at 9:00 and last chair at 4:00. Check the Lift & Terrain Status page for the most up-to-date status.

Monday's forecast is calling for partly sunny skies with a high of 23 degrees at the summit with NW/W 35-50 winds, and 32 degrees at the base with WNW/W 20-35 mph winds. These winds may affect lifts, please check back for updates.

Snowmaking will be back in action on Bear Trap, Cascade, Canyon, Snowdance, Rollercoaster, Lower Exhibition, The Gulch, The Junkyard, Launch Pad, Cooper's Junction, the Main and Carinthia Base Areas, and the tubing park. 

Tubing is scheduled to reopen Friday 1/16 and be open through Monday 1/19, 11:00 to 5:00, weather and conditions permitting. Get your tickets here!

Lifts are scheduled from 9:00 to 4:00 midweek and 8:00 to 4:00 on weekends and these holiday dates: 12/26-12/31, 1/17-1/19, 2/14-2/22. As always, lift operations are weather dependent.

We have some chairlift updates for those of you who have been wondering about the Seasons and Ego Alley lifts. Ego Alley has been an iconic lift here for decades, but after observing how much quicker our other lifts get you all up the mountain accessing the same terrain (and then some!) it submitted a request to take the winter off, which we approved. This decision allows us to focus on delivering the best possible experience across our primary lifts, which are designed to keep you moving quickly and comfortably. While Ego Alley has historically served as a backup lift and operated only a handful of days each season (just nine last winter), we remain confident that our lift network is strong and fully capable of meeting demand. Thank you for your understanding and support as we continue to enhance your time on the mountain. You may have noticed the structure around the Seasons lift base terminal has taken some recent weathering. We asked a structural engineer to give it a thorough checkup, and they say it could use a little TLC. We’re already working hand-in-hand with the experts to find the best fix so Seasons stays as sturdy as your après ski plans. We’ll keep you posted as things progress.

Clocktower ticket windows are scheduled 8:45 AM to 4:15 PM, Carinthia ticket windows 8:45 to 1:00 PM, and Sundance ticket window 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. 

Expect early season conditions and please ski and ride with caution. 

Uphill travel is open on the designated route, please call the uphill hotline 802-339-8474 and check the uphill kiosk between parking Lot C and Launch Pad for the most up-to-date info.

D Lot, Tiered Lots, and E Lot offer free parking daily. On weekends and holidays, B Lot, C Lot, Sundance Lot, and Carinthia Lower are paid lots. These are the holiday dates: 12/26-12/31, 1/19, 2/16-2/20. A Lot and Upper Carinthia are paid lots daily. To pay for your spot, look for the sign with your zone and use the Passport Parking app. All lots are free after 1:00 PM each day. On paid days, if your car has four or more people in it, you can use the free carpool sections in the southern end of Lower Carinthia or the northeast end of B Lot.  

Northeast Value Pass Holders: your next restricted peak dates are January 17 and 18. Your restricted peak dates are 12/26–12/31, 1/17-1/18, and 2/14-2/15. Epic Local Passes have no restricted peak dates at Mount Snow!

College Pass Holders, please do not forget to verify your college pass by sending your official college school schedule to https://epicpass.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new, including the student's name and proof of at least 12 credit hours (undergraduate) or 6 hours (graduate) per semester for the 2025/26 school year. To verify your Pass, your name on the credit hours registration proof must match the name on the Pass you purchased. In a pinch, you may also present your student verification at the ticket window, though digitally sending in your enrollment verification is highly recommended.