Mad River Glen Snow Report
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Mad River Glen
Mad River Glen ski resort in Vermont, United States, is a unique, skier-owned destination with a focus on authenticity and preserving the natural environment. Its single-chair lift provides access to some of the best expert terrain in the region, including the iconic Chute, which offers a steep and challenging descent. For beginners, the resort offers a dedicated learning area and several gentle green runs. The resort is also known for its quirky and historical Single Chair, which is the last one of its kind in North America, and has been in operation since 1948. Après ski options include General Stark's Pub, which offers a cozy and rustic atmosphere with a great selection of local craft beers.
Terrain mix: The Mad River Glen ski resort is located in Fayston, Vermont in the United States. It is situated within the Green Mountains range and specifically on the slopes of Stark Mountain. The resort is known for its challenging terrain and natural snowfall, as well as its unique and iconic single-chair lift. The mountain features a base elevation of 1,600 feet and a summit elevation of 3,637 feet, offering skiers and snowboarders a vertical drop of 2,037 feet. The terrain at Mad River Glen includes steep, narrow trails and glades, making it a popular destination for experienced and advanced skiers.
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 Mad River Glen -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
- Sugarbush Resort
- Sleepy Hollow Cross Country Ski Area
- Cochran's Ski Area
- Bolton Valley Resort
- Middlebury College Snow Bowl
Campgrounds
- Yestermarrow Camp Ground
- Hump Brook Campsite
- Green Mountain Family Campground
- Sparks Landing Primitive Campsite
- Little River State Park
- Site 8
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 Mad River Glen in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Mad River Glen reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Mad River Glen
Where does the snow data for Mad River Glen 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 Mad River Glen?
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 Mad River Glen?
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 Mad River Glen.