Best time to ski Hunter Mountain
For the best snow, ski Hunter Mountain in March, January, and February. Those months bring 58% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Hunter Mountain snowfall by month
Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 3,200 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Hunter Mountain's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: March, January, and February get the most snowfall, which usually means the best coverage and the most powder days.
- Main season: months that bring at least 5% of the season's snow are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. Actual opening and closing dates are set by the resort.
- Book on the forecast: history tells you which months are reliable; the 7-day forecast tells you which week. Snow Way ranks every resort on it daily.
Hunter Mountain season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Hunter Mountain?
For the best snow, ski Hunter Mountain in March, January, and February. Those months bring 58% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
What is the snowiest month at Hunter Mountain?
March is typically the snowiest month at Hunter Mountain, with about 21% of the season's snow.
Does Hunter Mountain have good snow in December?
December brings about 18% of Hunter Mountain's typical seasonal snowfall, a solid month though not the peak. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Hunter Mountain getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Hunter Mountain has no new snow in the forecast for the next 7 days. Right now at mid-mountain it's 57°F, partly cloudy, with 2 mph wind.