Vermont’s Jay Peak Resort has officially crossed the 400-inch mark for the 2025-26 season, officially making it one of the snowiest resorts in the United States. The milestone puts Jay second in the United States to Mount Baker Ski Area, Washington, which reported 446 inches as of March 30.
The number is impressive — but not entirely unexpected. Jay Peak’s 10-year average sits at 372 inches, and the resort is known for continuing to rack up snowfall deep into April. Last season, Jay Peak it finished with 475 inches of snowfall — the most in two decades.
This year’s pace has been especially notable. Jay hit 100 inches by Thanksgiving, reached 200 inches before Christmas, and surpassed 300 inches on January 26 — the fastest accumulation rate in at least 25 years. Now, with 400 inches “on the board,” the resort is still adding to the total.
According to the resort’s latest snow report by Tim Kelly, a recent 2-inch refresh pushed Jay over the mark over night, with additional snow showers expected for the next few days. Temperatures have dipped back into winter territory — with summit highs around 19°F (-7°C) — keeping conditions more mid-season than springlike.
On the mountain, conditions remain solid for April. The base ranges from 16 to 40 inches, with surfaces described as firm but edgeable, improved by recent snowfall. Patrol has opened extensive terrain, including runs off the Jet and Bonnie lifts, with more expected as conditions allow.
Operations are still running near full capacity, with all nine lifts scheduled and 48 trails open, alongside two terrain parks. Spring lift hours at Lower mountain are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Upper mountain is from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Uphill Travel is open to the top of the highest operating lifts via the designated routes, and The Nordic Center is almost 100% open with groomed/ungroomed terrain through the woods.
Looking ahead, the forecast suggests a mix of conditions typical of Jay Peak’s shoulder season. Snow showers are expected to bring a couple more inches before a transition toward warmer, sunnier weather into the weekend — though not before one more brief return to winter.
At Jay, that line between winter and spring rarely stays still for long. This week, winter is still firmly in control — and with more snow in the forecast, the season certainly isn’t done yet.
