Best time to ski Mad River Glen
For the best snow, ski Mad River Glen in January, February, and March. Those months bring 58% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Mad River Glen 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 3,637 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Mad River Glen's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: January, February, and March 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.
Mad River Glen season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Mad River Glen?
For the best snow, ski Mad River Glen in January, February, and March. 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 Mad River Glen?
January is typically the snowiest month at Mad River Glen, with about 20% of the season's snow.
Does Mad River Glen have good snow in December?
December brings about 16% of Mad River Glen's typical seasonal snowfall, a solid month though not the peak. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Mad River Glen getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Mad River Glen is forecast to get 2.1" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days, ranking #28 of 179 North American ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is Sunday, Nov 8 with 1.8". Right now at mid-mountain it's 58°F, foggy, with 12 mph wind.