Best time to ski Mount Washington Alpine Resort
For the best snow, ski Mount Washington Alpine Resort in January, December, and March. Those months bring 59% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Mount Washington Alpine Resort 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 5,217 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Mount Washington Alpine Resort's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: January, December, 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.
Mount Washington Alpine Resort season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Mount Washington Alpine Resort?
For the best snow, ski Mount Washington Alpine Resort in January, December, and March. Those months bring 59% 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 Mount Washington Alpine Resort?
January is typically the snowiest month at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, with about 24% of the season's snow.
Does Mount Washington Alpine Resort have good snow in December?
December brings about 21% of Mount Washington Alpine Resort's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Mount Washington Alpine Resort getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Mount Washington Alpine Resort is forecast to get 86.6" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days, ranking #1 of 179 North American ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is Wednesday, Nov 11 with 51.7". It picked up 3.9" in the last 48 hours. Right now at mid-mountain it's 32°F, light drizzle, with 14 mph wind.
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