Mad River Glen Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 21 April 2026 21:49 AEST
Snow Forecast for Mad River Glen
Snow and Weather from 21 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Mad River Glen Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mad River Glen?
| Next Snow? | |
|---|---|
| There is no snow currently in the forecast for Mad River Glen. |
Forecast for today in Mad River Glen
Max 4℃
Min -7℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Mad River Glen are in New York (US/Eastern) time zone.
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| Tue 21 | Wed 22 | Thu 23 | Fri 24 | Sat 25 | Sun 26 | Mon 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | SW F3 | W F2 | ||||
| 1,110m | 0℃
| 1℃
| 3℃
 +1cm
| 3℃
| 7℃
| 9℃
| 8℃
 |
| SW F2 | SW F3 | W F2 | |||||
| 800m | 2℃
| 3℃
| 5℃
+1cm
| 5℃
| 9℃
| 11℃
| 10℃
|
| W F2 | |||||||
| 490m | 4℃
| 5℃
| 7℃
 | 7℃
| 11℃
| 13℃
| 12℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,049m | varying 589m | |||||
| Max Town | 4℃ | 5℃ | 7℃ | 7℃ | 11℃ | 13℃ | 12℃ |
| Min Town | -7℃ | 2℃ | -2℃ | -4℃ | -3℃ | 0℃ | 3℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
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Snow Forecast near Mad River Glen
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stowe | 3cm | 3cm | |||||||
| Bolton Valley Resort | 2cm | 2cm | |||||||
| Sugarbush | 1cm | 1cm |
Snow Reliability
Mad River Glen typically enjoys reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of 200 inches throughout the season. For current snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for the latest information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mad River Glen
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mad River Glen, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mad River Glen, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Mad River Glen is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Mad River Glen will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Mad River Glen for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.