Bolton Valley Resort Snow Report
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Bolton Valley Resort
Bolton Valley Resort in Vermont is a family-friendly ski resort with 71 trails spread across three peaks. The resort is known for its abundant snowfall, which makes for great skiing and snowboarding conditions. The best trails for intermediate and advanced skiers are Wilderness and Timberline, with challenging terrain and stunning views. An interesting fact is that the resort was originally founded as a Nordic ski center and only added alpine skiing in the 1960s. For beginner skiers, the Snowflake area offers gentle slopes and a magic carpet lift. For après ski, head to the James Moore Tavern, which offers a cozy atmosphere and delicious pub fare.
Terrain mix: Bolton Valley Resort is located in the Green Mountains of Vermont, United States. The resort is surrounded by several mountain ranges, including:
1. Green Mountains: Bolton Valley Resort is situated within the Green Mountains, a range that runs north to south through the state of Vermont.
2. Camel's Hump: This prominent mountain peak is located near Bolton Valley Resort and is a popular hiking destination in the summer months.
3. Mount Mansfield: The highest peak in Vermont, Mount Mansfield is also nearby Bolton Valley Resort and offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
4. Winooski Valley: The resort is located in the Winooski Valley, a picturesque valley surrounded by mountains and rolling hills.
Overall, Bolton Valley Resort is known for its picturesque mountain views and diverse terrain for skiing and snowboarding.
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 Bolton Valley Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
- Cochran's Ski Area
- Stowe Mountain Resort
- Sleepy Hollow Cross Country Ski Area
- Smugglers' Notch Resort
- Mad River Glen
Campgrounds
- Little River State Park
- B Area
- Primitive Campsite #22
- Primitive Campsite #21
- A Area
- Twin Brooks Tenting Area
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 Bolton Valley Resort in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Bolton Valley Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Bolton Valley Resort
Where does the snow data for Bolton Valley Resort 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 Bolton Valley Resort?
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 Bolton Valley Resort?
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 Bolton Valley Resort.