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Ski resort in Vermont, United States
Stowe
A resort on Mount Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak, near the village of Stowe.
Forecast updated , when it was 05:00 in Stowe (GMT-5).
Stowe snow forecast at 1,134 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
Snow overnight.
Starting around 3am. 0–2 cm in the next 24 hours.
Possible, forecast models disagree
No snow is forecast for Stowe at the top lift (1,134 m / 3,700 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 5–25 cm (2–8 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Saturday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −7 to −4 °C (19 to 25 °F) and the freezing level near 250 m (800 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Temperature now
- −7 °C (19 °F)
- Freezing level
- 250 m (800 ft)
- Wind
- 9 km/h (6 mph), gusts 25 km/h (16 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 99% cloud
Stowe hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Peak about 0.3 cm per hourShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 3am | Snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
| 4am | Snow | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-5).
Stowe 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Stowe this week: Tuesday. No fresh snow, sunny, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | CloudyPoor ski day−7 to −4 °C (19 to 25 °F) · freezing level 300 m (1,000 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | SnowFair ski day−5 to −3 °C (23 to 27 °F) · freezing level 450 m (1,500 ft) | 4–15 cm (1–6 in) |
| Sun | SnowFair ski day−5 to −3 °C (23 to 27 °F) · gusts 43 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 500 m (1,600 ft) | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Mon | FlurriesFair ski day−7 to −2 °C (19 to 28 °F) · freezing level 1,000 m (3,300 ft) | Under 1 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue | SunnyBest day−6 to 2 °C (21 to 36 °F) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | SunnyFair ski day−3 to 4 °C (27 to 39 °F) · freezing level 2,700 m (8,900 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Some sunPoor ski day−4 to 6 °C (25 to 43 °F) · freezing level 2,900 m (9,500 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Stowe 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Some sun−3 to 4 °C (27 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Cloudy−4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Cloudy−3 to 1 °C (27 to 34 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Some sun−5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Some sun−7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−9 to 5 °C (16 to 41 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–25 cm (0–10 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Snow−10 to −5 °C (14 to 23 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–30 cm (0–12 in) |
How much snow is there in Stowe on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Stowe snow forecast at 475 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
Snow overnight.
Starting around 3am. 0–2 cm in the next 24 hours.
Possible, forecast models disagree
No snow is forecast for Stowe in the village (475 m / 1,600 ft) in the next 24 hours, but 5–15 cm (2–5 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Saturday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −2 to 1 °C (28 to 34 °F) and the freezing level near 400 m (1,300 ft) over the next day. It should be sunny on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Temperature now
- −2 °C (28 °F)
- Freezing level
- 400 m (1,300 ft)
- Wind
- 6 km/h (4 mph), gusts 23 km/h (14 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 99% cloud
Stowe hour by hour, in the village
Peak about 0.3 cm per hourShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 3am | Snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
| 4am | Snow | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-5).
Stowe 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy−2 to 1 °C (28 to 34 °F) · freezing level 450 m (1,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Snow−1 to 1 °C (30 to 34 °F) · freezing level 450 m (1,500 ft) | 4–8 cm (1–3 in) |
| Sun | Snow−1 to 1 °C (30 to 34 °F) · gusts 43 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 500 m (1,600 ft) | 0–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Mon | Flurries−2 to 2 °C (28 to 36 °F) · freezing level 1,000 m (3,300 ft) | Under 1 cm (under 1 in) |
| Tue | Sunny−2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F) · freezing level 1,900 m (6,200 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Sunny1 to 8 °C (34 to 46 °F) · freezing level 2,700 m (8,900 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Some sun0 to 10 °C (32 to 50 °F) · freezing level 2,900 m (9,500 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Stowe 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Some sun1 to 8 °C (34 to 46 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Cloudy0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Cloudy1 to 5 °C (34 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Some sun−1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Some sun−3 to 7 °C (27 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−5 to 9 °C (23 to 48 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–25 cm (0–10 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Snow−6 to −1 °C (21 to 30 °F) · 2 of 2 models show snow | 1–30 cm (0–12 in) |
How much snow is there in Stowe in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Stowe?
- State
- Vermont
- Country
- United States
- Mountains
- Appalachian Mountains, Green Mountains
- Village
- 475 m
- Top lift
- 1,134 m
- Vertical
- 659 m
- Lifts
- 12
- Season
- Late November to Mid April
- Airports
- Burlington International (BTV)
- Pass
- Epic Pass
- Website
- www.stowe.com
About Stowe
Stowe Mountain Resort is on Mount Mansfield, which at 4,395 ft (1,340 m) is Vermont’s highest peak. It has 485 skiable acres and 116 trails.
The lifts rise from 1,559 ft (475 m) to 3,719 ft (1,134 m). The season usually runs from late November to mid-April, and Burlington International Airport is about 40 minutes’ drive away.
When does it snow in Stowe?
In Stowe, snow falls on about 12 days in January in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from November to April.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 days | 11 days | 9 days | 6 days | <1 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 1 days | 9 days | 11 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Stowe month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12 | 19% | −14 to −6 °C (7 to 21 °F) |
| February | 11 | 18% | −14 to −4 °C (7 to 25 °F) |
| March | 9 | 17% | −9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F) |
| April | 6 | 10% | −3 to 7 °C (27 to 45 °F) |
| May | <1 | 1% | 5 to 15 °C (41 to 59 °F) |
| June | 0 | 0% | 10 to 19 °C (50 to 66 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 14 to 22 °C (57 to 72 °F) |
| August | 0 | 0% | 13 to 21 °C (55 to 70 °F) |
| September | 0 | 0% | 9 to 17 °C (48 to 63 °F) |
| October | 1 | 2% | 3 to 11 °C (37 to 52 °F) |
| November | 9 | 15% | −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F) |
| December | 11 | 17% | −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F) |
Snow in Stowe in November
In November, Stowe gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 15% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F).
Snow in Stowe in December
In December, Stowe gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F).
Snow in Stowe in January
In January, Stowe gets snow on about 12 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 19% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −14 to −6 °C (7 to 21 °F).
Snow in Stowe in February
In February, Stowe gets snow on about 11 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −14 to −4 °C (7 to 25 °F).
Snow in Stowe in March
In March, Stowe gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to 0 °C (16 to 32 °F).
Snow in Stowe in April
In April, Stowe gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 10% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 7 °C (27 to 45 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Stowe?
Of the last ten winters in Stowe, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 19% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2020/21, about 22% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 4 February 2022.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 115% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 94% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 119% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 95% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 78% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 90% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 100% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 109% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 101% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 98% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Stowe
Does Stowe have snow at Christmas?
Stowe had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 8 of those years.
Does Stowe have snow at New Year?
Stowe had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in 9 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in every one of those years.
Does Stowe have snow in mid-February?
Stowe had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in every one of those years.
Does Stowe have snow at Easter?
Stowe had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in 7 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 2 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Stowe?
It snows on about 59 days a year in Stowe at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. January has the most, about 12 days.
What is the snowiest month in Stowe?
January is the snowiest month in Stowe, bringing about 19% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Stowe?
Of the last ten winters in Stowe, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 19% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2020/21, about 22% below average.
How cold does Stowe get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Stowe at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −14 °C (7 °F) and highs of −6 °C (21 °F).
How high is Stowe?
The village or lowest lift at Stowe is at 475 m (1,600 ft) and the top lift is at 1,134 m (3,700 ft), a vertical drop of 659 m (2,200 ft).
When does the ski season start in Stowe?
The lifts at Stowe usually open in late November and close in mid April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Stowe
Sources: Stowe mountain information, Stowe Mountain Resort winter 2024-25 tip sheet, Stowe: getting here, Wikipedia: Stowe Mountain Resort