The earliest projected opening dates announced so far belong to Sugarbush, Stowe, Mount Snow, and Okemo on November 21. Stratton follows on November 25, Jay Peak on November 26, Bromley and Smugglers' Notch on November 27, Magic on December 5, Middlebury Snowbowl on December 9, Pico on December 11, Mad River Glen on December 12, and Ski Quechee on December 19. We add dates here as each ski area announces them, so check back often through November. All dates are tentative and depend on weather and snowmaking conditions. Always confirm operating schedules with the ski areas before planning your trip. (Last updated 10/30/26)
Alpine ski areas with large snowmaking systems can open as soon as overnight temperatures stay cold enough to make snow. Mountains will announce their dates over the coming weeks.
Alpine ski areas with large snowmaking systems can open as soon as overnight temperatures stay cold enough to make snow. This season’s projected opening dates so far run from November 21 to December 19, and more mountains will announce over the coming weeks.
Many cross-country areas rely on natural snowfall and open once there’s enough cover to groom. Their opening days come later than the alpine areas’ and are harder to predict, so check each area's website for trail reports.
No. Every date on this page is a projection. Warm stretches or early storms can move opening day in either direction, so confirm with the ski area or check our conditions page before you head out.