Cochran's Ski Area Snow Report
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Cochran's Ski Area
Cochran's Ski Area in Vermont, United States is a small, family-friendly ski resort that offers a mix of beginner and intermediate trails. The best trails to check out are The Ridge Run and The Meadow, which offer a good mix of terrain and stunning views. Cochran's Ski Area is also known for being the home of the famous Cochran ski racing family, who have produced several Olympians. For beginners, the Magic Carpet and Easy Mile trails provide gentle slopes and an ideal environment to learn. As for apres ski, the nearby On Tap Bar & Grill is a popular spot with a cozy atmosphere and great food.
Terrain mix: Cochran's Ski Area is located in Richmond, Vermont, United States. The ski resort is situated within the Green Mountains range, which is a prominent mountain range in Vermont. The terrain at Cochran's Ski Area consists of mostly intermediate and beginner slopes, making it a family-friendly ski resort. The mountain aspect of Cochran's Ski Area is primarily south-facing, providing good sun exposure throughout the day.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
What forecasters are seeing
Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS BTV.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Cochran's Ski Area -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
- Sleepy Hollow Cross Country Ski Area
- Bolton Valley Resort
- Stowe Mountain Resort
- Mad River Glen
- Ravine Run Ski Area
Campgrounds
- Hump Brook Campsite
- Twin Brooks Tenting Area
- Little River State Park
- B Area
- A Area
- Primitive Campsite #22
Fishing spots
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Cochran's Ski Area in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Cochran's Ski Area reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Cochran's Ski Area
Where does the snow data for Cochran's Ski Area come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Cochran's Ski Area?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Cochran's Ski Area?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Cochran's Ski Area.