Best time to ski Stowe
For the best snow, ski Stowe in January, February, and March. Those months bring 57% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Stowe 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 3,719 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Stowe'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.
Stowe season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Stowe?
For the best snow, ski Stowe in January, February, and March. Those months bring 57% 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 Stowe?
January is typically the snowiest month at Stowe, with about 20% of the season's snow.
Does Stowe have good snow in December?
December brings about 17% of Stowe's typical seasonal snowfall, a solid month though not the peak. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Stowe getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Stowe 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 1.7". Right now at mid-mountain it's 57°F, partly cloudy, with 10 mph wind.