Sugarbush
VT · 4,135 ft summit · BTV
NWS Bias
2025–26 Season Snapshot
Storms This Season
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storms tracked
Season Snowfall
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season total
Best Storm
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no storms yet
Current Snowpack
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SNOTEL ground truth
NWS Forecast Accuracy
Accuracy grade pending, and it stays that way on purpose. We show the raw NWS forecast for Sugarbush and do not grade or correct it. Six winters of NWS-against-SNOTEL checking found forecast accuracy here turns on an unresolved snow-measurement question (settled snow depth vs. fresh snowfall), not a fixed per-mountain bias anyone can honestly correct. So we show the number NWS publishes and tell you that is what it is.
Storm History — 2025–26 Season
No storms recorded this season yet.
Local Knowledge
TGR Community IntelStorm Day Strategy
Sugarbush receives more natural snow than Sunday River and Cannon; however, have a backup plan (Bromley, Magic, etc.) due to frequent lift mechanical issues that can strand skiers or shut down operations unexpectedly.
Terrain Opening Patterns
Castlerock
Opens: Variable - requires specific snow conditions
Hike-accessible terrain, inspect for hardpack and exposed rocks before committing
Heaven's Gate
Opens: Unpredictable - mechanical delays common
Lift has history of tension faults and operational failures; manage expectations
Powder Stashes
Castlerock terrain
Hike-accessible from main area
Worth the effort on substantial snow days; monitor base depth before attempting
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