{"id":1871469,"date":"2026-04-08T06:18:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T03:18:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1871469"},"modified":"2026-04-08T06:18:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T03:18:22","slug":"jay-peak-vt-hits-400-inches-of-snow-for-the-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1871469","title":{"rendered":"Jay Peak, VT, Hits 400 Inches of Snow for the Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_398525\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-398525\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-398525 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAHgAQMAAAAPH06nAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAD1JREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA4M8Al+AAAUvMG0oAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" alt 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/669572639_1392854452882655_4106483818578359191_n.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/669572639_1392854452882655_4106483818578359191_n.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"480\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-398525\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/669572639_1392854452882655_4106483818578359191_n.jpeg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-398525\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jay Peak Resort went over 400 inches of snow for the season. | Image: Jay Peak Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"ai-viewports ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3 ai-insert-2-56333423\" style=\"margin: 8px auto;text-align: center;clear: both\" 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data-insertion-no-dbg data-code=\"PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0nY29kZS1ibG9jayBjb2RlLWJsb2NrLTEnIHN0eWxlPSdtYXJnaW46IDhweCBhdXRvOyB0ZXh0LWFsaWduOiBjZW50ZXI7IGRpc3BsYXk6IGJsb2NrOyBjbGVhcjogYm90aDsnPgo8ZGl2IGlkPSJsZC0zMzMwLTk0NzciPjwvZGl2PjxzY3JpcHQ+KGZ1bmN0aW9uKHcsZCxzLGkpe3cubGRBZEluaXQ9dy5sZEFkSW5pdHx8W107dy5sZEFkSW5pdC5wdXNoKHtzbG90OjIwMzM3NjE3MjU0OTAyMTcyLHNpemU6WzAsIDBdLGlkOiJsZC0zMzMwLTk0NzcifSk7aWYoIWQuZ2V0RWxlbWVudEJ5SWQoaSkpe3ZhciBqPWQuY3JlYXRlRWxlbWVudChzKSxwPWQuZ2V0RWxlbWVudHNCeVRhZ05hbWUocylbMF07ai5hc3luYz10cnVlO2ouc3JjPSJodHRwczovL2NkbjIuZGVjaWRlLmRldi9fanMvYWpzLmpzIjtqLmlkPWk7cC5wYXJlbnROb2RlLmluc2VydEJlZm9yZShqLHApO319KSh3aW5kb3csZG9jdW1lbnQsInNjcmlwdCIsImxkLWFqcyIpOzwvc2NyaXB0PjwvZGl2Pgo=\" data-block=\"1\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Vermont\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/jaypeakresort.com\/skiing-riding\/snow-report-maps\/snow-report\">Jay Peak Resort<\/a> has officially crossed the 400-inch mark for the 2025-26 season, officially making it one of the snowiest resorts in the United States. <\/strong>The milestone puts Jay second in the United States to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtbaker.us\/\">Mount Baker Ski Area<\/a>, Washington, which reported <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtbaker.us\/the-mountain\/snowfall-statistics\/\">446<\/a> inches as of March 30.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The number is impressive \u2014 but not entirely unexpected. <\/strong>Jay Peak\u2019s 10-year average sits at 372 inches, and the resort is known for continuing to rack up snowfall deep into April. Last season, \u00a0Jay Peak it finished with <a href=\"https:\/\/jaypeakresort.com\/skiing-riding\/mountain\">475 inches<\/a> of snowfall \u2014 the most in two decades.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/jay-peak-vt-keeps-getting-dumped-on-and-surpasses-200-inches-of-snow-for-the-season\/\"><em>Jay Peak, VT, Keeps Getting Dumped on and Surpasses 200 Inches for the Season<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>This year\u2019s pace has been especially notable. Jay hit 100 inches by Thanksgiving, reached 200 inches before Christmas, and surpassed 300 inches on January 26 \u2014 the fastest accumulation rate in at least 25 years.<\/strong> Now, with 400 inches \u201con the board,\u201d the resort is still adding to the total.<\/p>\n<p><strong>According to the resort\u2019s latest <a href=\"https:\/\/jaypeakresort.com\/skiing-riding\/snow-report-maps\/weather-tim-kelley\">snow report<\/a> 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.<\/strong> Temperatures have dipped back into winter territory \u2014 with summit highs around 19\u00b0F (-7\u00b0C) \u2014 keeping conditions more mid-season than springlike.<\/p>\n<p><strong>On the mountain, conditions remain solid for April.<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/snowbrains.com\/understanding-the-jay-cloud-phenomenon-at-jay-peak-vt\/\"><em>Understanding The \u201cJay Cloud Phenomenon\u201d at Jay Peak, VT<\/em><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Operations are still running near full capacity, with all nine lifts scheduled and 48 trails open, alongside two terrain parks. <\/strong>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking ahead, the forecast suggests a mix of conditions typical of Jay Peak\u2019s shoulder season.<\/strong> Snow showers are expected to bring a couple more inches before a transition toward warmer, sunnier weather into the weekend \u2014 though not before one more brief return to winter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>At Jay, that line between winter and spring rarely stays still for long.<\/strong> This week, winter is still firmly in control \u2014 and with more snow in the forecast, the season certainly isn\u2019t done yet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_398524\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-398524\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-398524 lazyload\" src=\"image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAoAAAAHgAQMAAAAPH06nAAAABlBMVEUAAAD\/\/\/+l2Z\/dAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAD1JREFUeNrtwQENAAAAwqD3T20ON6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA4M8Al+AAAUvMG0oAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/662739736_1392854506215983_1097931164111793991_n.jpeg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/662739736_1392854506215983_1097931164111793991_n.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/662739736_1392854506215983_1097931164111793991_n.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/662739736_1392854506215983_1097931164111793991_n.jpeg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/662739736_1392854506215983_1097931164111793991_n.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/662739736_1392854506215983_1097931164111793991_n.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/662739736_1392854506215983_1097931164111793991_n.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/662739736_1392854506215983_1097931164111793991_n.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-eio-rwidth=\"640\" data-eio-rheight=\"480\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-398524\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/snowbrains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/662739736_1392854506215983_1097931164111793991_n.jpeg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-eio=\"l\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-398524\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Winter is still in full swing at Jay Peak. | Image: Jay Peak Resort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jay Peak Resort went over 400 inches of snow for the season. | Image: Jay Peak Resort Vermont\u2019s 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. 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