Stowe ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
Vermont, United States · Base 1,280 ft · Summit 4,393 ft · Vertical 3,114 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 22.
Stowe 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
- 0.5 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 0.5 in. summit forecast
Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Opens around Nov 22 with 4% of normal snowfall and 0.5 in. due this week.
A fit for beginners and intermediates, the weeks of Jan 3 and Feb 28 are quietest.
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 Stowe
How much snow does Stowe get?
About 314 inches in an average season. The snowiest month is usually December, with about 75 inches.
When is the best time to ski Stowe?
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 Stowe good for beginners?
25% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 57% intermediate and 18% advanced or expert. That makes it a good pick for beginners.
Is Stowe on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Stowe is on the Epic 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 25% · ■ Intermediate 57% · ■ Advanced 18%
137 mapped runs (about 42 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 Epic 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
- Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV), about 0.5 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- Smugglers' Notch Vermont · 4 mi
- Bolton Valley Vermont · 8 mi
- Mad River Glen Vermont · 24 mi
- Sugarbush Vermont · 28 mi
- Jay Peak Vermont · 31 mi
- Mont Sutton Quebec · 41 mi
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