Best time to ski Waterville Valley

For the best snow, ski Waterville Valley in January, February, and March. Those months bring 55% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).

Waterville Valley snowfall by month

Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

11%

Nov

17%

Dec

20%

Jan

19%

Feb

17%

Mar

12%

Apr

May

Jun

Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 3,840 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Waterville Valley'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.

Waterville Valley season FAQ

What is the best time to ski Waterville Valley?

What is the snowiest month at Waterville Valley?

January is typically the snowiest month at Waterville Valley, with about 20% of the season's snow.

Does Waterville Valley have good snow in December?

December brings about 17% of Waterville Valley's typical seasonal snowfall, a solid month though not the peak. Check the live forecast before booking.

Is Waterville Valley getting snow right now?

As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Waterville Valley is forecast to get 4.6" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days, ranking #12 of 179 North American ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is Monday, Nov 9 with 2.6". Right now at mid-mountain it's 58°F, partly cloudy, with 13 mph wind.

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