Best for families: Smugglers’ Notch Resort

About an hour’s drive from Burlington, Vermont, Smugglers’ Notch is a great pick for families, with a range of activities designed for children of all ages. Those between the ages of three and 15 can try kid-friendly ski and snowboard lessons or day camps, while babysitting and daycare services are available for little ones under three. A program for teens ages 13 to 19 puts on special events like craft classes, karaoke, and video game nights. And if you’d prefer to take on the slopes together, there’s a healthy mix of beginner (17 percent) and intermediate (53 percent) runs to suit groups at different levels. Read more…

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  • Weather

    Current Conditions

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    Presently making snow on Upper FIS. Winter Storm Advisory starting Tuesday evening through Wednesday.

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    Extended Forecast

    Today

    1/15/25

    Snow (snow)
    Max 14°F / Min 1°F

    Thursday

    1/16/25

    Clouds (overcast clouds)
    Max 19°F / Min -6°F

    Friday

    1/17/25

    Clouds (broken clouds)
    Max 24°F / Min 4°F

    Trail & Lift Status

    43 out of 78 open

    Trails Open

    20 out of 78 groomed

    Groomed

    5 out of 8 open

    Lifts Open

    Snow Totals

    5″inches

    New Snowfall

    155″inches

    Season Total

    Snow Depths

    Natural Snow Depth: 12 to 16″

    Man-Made Snow Depth: 20 to 42″

    Snow Surfaces

    Primary: Packed Powder

    Secondary: Machine Groomed