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Best ski resorts in Vermont (2026-27)

The best ski resorts in Vermont, ranked by how often it snows, how much snow falls and how much vertical there is: Jay Peak, Smugglers' Notch, and Killington.

How we rank: snow days (40%, 10 seasons of daily weather), resort-reported average snowfall (30%) and vertical drop (30%), each scaled within this list. It doesn't weigh price, crowds or lodging; see the picks below for those angles. Details

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The top 11

  1. 1. Jay Peak Vermont

    Score 82
    Snow days
    29
    Avg snowfall
    359"
    Vertical
    2,153 ft
    Snow next 7 days
    12.9"

    Independent · 3 hr 45 min from BOS · best time to ski

  2. 2. Smugglers' Notch Vermont

    Score 70
    Snow days
    25
    Avg snowfall
    312"
    Vertical
    2,610 ft
    Snow next 7 days
    7.8"

    Independent · 3 hr 30 min from BOS · best time to ski

  3. 3. Killington Vermont

    Score 56
    Snow days
    21
    Avg snowfall
    250"
    Vertical
    3,076 ft
    Snow next 7 days
    8.0"

    Ikon Pass · 3 hr 15 min from BOS · best time to ski · where to stay

  4. 4. Sugarbush Vermont

    Score 54
    Snow days
    23
    Avg snowfall
    250"
    Vertical
    2,600 ft
    Snow next 7 days
    10.4"

    Ikon Pass · 3 hr 15 min from BOS · best time to ski · where to stay

  5. 5. Stowe Vermont

    Score 53
    Snow days
    26
    Avg snowfall
    224"
    Vertical
    2,160 ft
    Snow next 7 days
    10.9"

    Epic Pass · 3 hr 30 min from BOS · best time to ski · where to stay · things to do

  6. 6. Bolton Valley Vermont

    Score 47
    Snow days
    26
    Avg snowfall
    –
    Vertical
    1,704 ft
    Snow next 7 days
    7.4"

    Independent · 3 hr 15 min from BOS · best time to ski

  7. 7. Mad River Glen Vermont

    Score 36
    Snow days
    21
    Avg snowfall
    250"
    Vertical
    2,037 ft
    Snow next 7 days
    9.8"

    Independent · 3 hr 30 min from BOS · best time to ski

  8. 8. Stratton Vermont

    Score 25
    Snow days
    21
    Avg snowfall
    180"
    Vertical
    2,003 ft
    Snow next 7 days
    5.2"

    Ikon Pass · 2 hr 45 min from BOS · best time to ski · where to stay

  9. 9. Okemo Vermont

    Score 21
    Snow days
    18
    Avg snowfall
    199"
    Vertical
    2,200 ft
    Snow next 7 days
    5.2"

    Epic Pass · 2 hr 30 min from BOS · best time to ski · where to stay

  10. 10. Mount Snow Vermont

    Score 19
    Snow days
    22
    Avg snowfall
    150"
    Vertical
    1,700 ft
    Snow next 7 days
    4.2"

    Epic Pass · 3 hr 15 min from BOS · best time to ski · where to stay

  11. 11. Magic Mountain Vermont

    Score 0
    Snow days
    18
    Avg snowfall
    145"
    Vertical
    1,500 ft
    Snow next 7 days
    4.0"

    Independent · 2 hr 30 min from BOS · best time to ski

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How we rank

  • Snow days (40%): days with 1"+ of new snow, November to April, from our powder day odds study.
  • Average snowfall (30%): resort-reported annual totals with sources, from our snowiest ski resorts list.
  • Vertical drop (30%): summit minus base elevation.
  • Each measure is scaled from the lowest to the highest resort in this list, then weighted. Resorts missing too much data aren't ranked. Price, crowds, terrain mix and lodging aren't scored, so use the picks above and each resort's page for those.

Questions

What is the best ski resort in Vermont?

Jay Peak ranks first on Snow Way's score, which combines snow days (10 seasons of weather data), resort-reported annual snowfall and vertical drop. Smugglers' Notch and Killington are next.

Which Vermont ski resort gets the most snow days?

Jay Peak: about 29 days of new snow a season.

Which Vermont ski resort gets the most snow?

Jay Peak: about 359 inches a year (resort-reported).

Which Vermont ski resort has the most vertical?

Killington: 3,076 ft from base to summit.

What is the best Vermont ski resort for beginners?

Smugglers' Notch: Smugglers' Notch, 19% beginner terrain.

What is the closest ski resort to Boston?

Magic Mountain: about 2 hr 30 min by car.

What is the best Vermont ski resort on the Epic Pass?

Stowe: #5 overall.

What is the best Vermont ski resort on the Ikon Pass?

Killington: #3 overall.

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Snow Way, "Best ski resorts in Vermont (2026-27)," November 8, 2026, https://snowway.app/best-ski-resorts-in-vermont

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