Loon Mountain ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
New Hampshire, United States · Base 951 ft · Summit 3,051 ft · Vertical 2,100 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 22.
Loon Mountain snow report
Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; no new snow forecast in the next 7 days.
- Status
- Opens ~Nov 22 typical season
- Next 24 h
- 0 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 0 in. summit forecast
Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Usual opening around Nov 22, with no summit snow in the next 7 days.
On the Ikon Pass and great for beginners and intermediates; target the week of Jan 3.
Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
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Questions about Loon Mountain
How much snow does Loon Mountain get?
About 160 inches in an average season. The snowiest month is usually December, with about 38 inches.
When is the best time to ski Loon Mountain?
For the most snow, December through February; December is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.
Is Loon Mountain good for beginners?
24% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 55% intermediate and 21% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.
Is Loon Mountain on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Loon Mountain is on the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for beginners and intermediates; limited terrain for experts
■ Beginner 24% · ■ Intermediate 55% · ■ Advanced 21%
80 mapped runs (about 29 miles) and 12 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Ikon Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
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Getting there
- Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT), about 2 h by road
- Portland International Jetport (PWM), about 1.8 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- Waterville Valley New Hampshire · 7 mi
- Cannon Mountain New Hampshire · 9 mi
- Bretton Woods New Hampshire · 18 mi
- Attitash New Hampshire · 19 mi
- Wildcat Mountain New Hampshire · 25 mi
- Burke Mountain Vermont · 40 mi
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