Smugglers Notch 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 20 March 2026 12:46 CDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Smugglers Notch

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 20 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Smugglers Notch Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Smugglers Notch?

Smugglers Notch Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (715m)
Next Snow Expected	20 March
Next Snow Amount	6cm
Next 48 Hours	14cm
Next 7 Days	17cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Smugglers Notch

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 5℃
Min -11℃

18cm New Snow

Snow Line from 579m to resort level (320m).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 20 March 2026 16:48 CDT

Powder Possible :- 14cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Smugglers Notch over the next 2 days.

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Smugglers Notch Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Smugglers Notch from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Fri 20	4cm to 7cm New Snow Snow showers. Snow Line from 579m to resort level (320m).	Max 2℃ Min -2℃
Sat 21	Fog at altitude, light rain showers below.	Max 0℃ Min -5℃
Sun 22	7cm to 8cm New Snow Heavy snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (320m).	Max 2℃ Min -3℃
Mon 23	1cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (320m).	Max -1℃ Min -10℃
Tue 24	Cloudy.	Max 0℃ Min -11℃
Wed 25	2cm New Snow Light snow. Snow falling to resort level (320m).	Max 0℃ Min -9℃
Thu 26	Fog.	Max 5℃ Min -7℃

This Snow Forecast for Smugglers Notch, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Smugglers Notch, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Smugglers Notch Snow Forecast updated at 12:46 CDT, next update expected 18:00 CDT.

Ensemble forecast for Smugglers Notch, USA at 320m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

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Snow Forecast near Smugglers Notch

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Smugglers Notch
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Bolton Valley Resort	16cm	19cm
Stowe	16cm	19cm
Bolton Valley	13cm	16cm
Cochran	5cm	7cm
Craftsbury	4cm	5cm

Snow Reliability

Smugglers Notch enjoys reliable snowfall, typically accumulating over 300 inches annually. Snow depths are usually ample throughout the season, with periodic updates available on J2Ski for the latest conditions.

Off-Piste Safety in Smugglers Notch

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Smugglers Notch, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.