Best time to ski Stratton
For the best snow, ski Stratton in January, March, and February. Those months bring 59% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Stratton 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 3,875 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Stratton's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: January, March, 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.
Stratton season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Stratton?
For the best snow, ski Stratton in January, March, and February. 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 Stratton?
January is typically the snowiest month at Stratton, with about 21% of the season's snow.
Does Stratton have good snow in December?
December brings about 17% of Stratton's typical seasonal snowfall, a solid month though not the peak. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Stratton getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Stratton is forecast to get 3.3" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days, ranking #20 of 179 North American ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is Sunday, Nov 8 with 2.7". Right now at mid-mountain it's 55°F, foggy, with 13 mph wind.