Best time to ski Mad River Mountain
For the best snow, ski Mad River Mountain in January, February, and December. Those months bring 71% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Mad River 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 1,460 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Mad River Mountain's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: January, February, and December 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 Mountain season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Mad River Mountain?
For the best snow, ski Mad River Mountain in January, February, and December. Those months bring 71% 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 Mountain?
January is typically the snowiest month at Mad River Mountain, with about 32% of the season's snow.
Does Mad River Mountain have good snow in December?
December brings about 12% of Mad River Mountain's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Mad River Mountain getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Mad River Mountain has no new snow in the forecast for the next 7 days. Right now at mid-mountain it's 49°F, overcast, with 3 mph wind.