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Snow Brains: Top 9 Snowiest Resorts in the Eastern United States

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#1 (TIE) Smugglers’ Notch, Vermont
*Average Annual Snowfall: 322 inches | Elevation: 3,640 feet*

Tied in first, we have Smugglers’ Notch, or “Smuggs,” as locals call it, which averages 322 inches of snow per season, according to ZRankings. The mountain’s layout and positioning between Vermont’s Green Mountains create ideal conditions for lake-effect snow to settle in for days. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, Smuggs also delivers challenging terrain and powder-filled glades. Read more…

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  • Weather

    Current Conditions

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    Due to forecasted windy and wet conditions Madonna 1 will be closed Monday.

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    Extended Forecast

    Today

    3/31/25

    Snow (rain and snow)
    Max 46°F / Min 30°F

    Tuesday

    4/1/25

    Snow (light snow)
    Max 30°F / Min 16°F

    Wednesday

    4/2/25

    Snow (light snow)
    Max 32°F / Min 14°F

    Trail & Lift Status

    12 out of 78 open

    Trails Open

    12 out of 78 groomed

    Groomed

    1 out of 8 open

    Lifts Open

    Snow Totals

    0″inches

    New Snowfall

    347″inches

    Season Total

    Snow Depths

    Natural Snow Depth: 8 to 14″

    Man-Made Snow Depth: 20 to 46″

    Snow Surfaces

    Primary: Variable Conditions

    Secondary: Machine Groomed

Notifications

  • Lift Operations Update

    The final day of lift operations on Morse Mountain will be Sunday, March 30th.
    Madonna and Sterling Mountains will continue running March 31 – April 6.
    Sterling only will remain open April 7 – April 11.
    Madonna I (M1) will reopen for one last hurrah April 12 & 13.

    Please note: All lift operations are weather and conditions permitting. Please visit our Snow Report for full details.