Killington Snow Conditions Overview
Killington in Vermont, USA sits at 1,293m (4,242ft) elevation and averages 215cm of annual snowfall based on 10 years of historical data (2015-2025). During the ski season, Killington receives approximately 208cm of snow. The best month for powder is January, averaging 43.1cm of snowfall with a 22% powder probability. The highest chance of fresh powder (15cm+ in any given week) occurs in March and January at 24%.
- Annual Snowfall
- 215cm
- Elevation
- 1,293m
- Best Month
- January
- Powder Probability
- 24%
Snowfall data sourced from ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (2015-2025).
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Based on 10 years of historical snowfall data
About Killington
Killington Resort in Vermont's Green Mountains is the largest ski area in the eastern United States, spanning six interconnected peaks with a summit of 1,293m (4,241ft) on Killington Peak. Nicknamed "The Beast of the East," it is known for one of the longest seasons in the region — extensive snowmaking and high, north-facing terrain routinely keep lifts running from October into May. This page uses 10 years of historical snowfall data (2015-2025) to help you find the weeks most likely to deliver fresh powder.
Snowfall patterns over the last decade
Across ERA5 reanalysis snowfall records from 2015 to 2025, Killington averages 215cm (85 inches) of snow a year, almost all of it falling between November and April. January is the heaviest month in the 10-year average at 43.1cm, followed closely by February at 39.9cm and March at 38.0cm, with December adding 36.5cm. The season builds from 28.6cm in November and tapers to 21.8cm in April. Measured by powder probability — the chance of a week with 15cm or more of fresh snow — March leads at 24%, just ahead of January at 22% and February at 21%, so late winter offers both the deepest totals and the best odds of a powder day.
Year-to-year variability is large. January snowfall in the record ranges from 14.4cm in the driest winter to 68.9cm in the wettest, March swings between 5.6cm and 78.0cm, and even December spans 15.3cm to 53.7cm. This roughly five-fold spread on a single calendar month is why two consecutive seasons can feel completely different at the same week, and why a multi-year baseline is more useful for planning a Killington trip than any single-day snow report.
Killington's relatively modest summit of 1,293m means natural snowfall is lighter than at the high western US resorts, but its north-facing aspect and one of the most extensive snowmaking systems in the East stretch the season well beyond the natural snow window — Killington routinely opens in October and closes in May, longer than almost any resort in eastern North America. For natural powder, the late-December through mid-March window concentrates the bulk of the season's snowfall and the highest powder-day odds.
Snow & Weather Conditions
We use 10 years of historical data to help you plan — not a live snow report.
New England receives regular Nor'easter storms that deliver significant snowfall. The maritime influence means wetter, denser snow — but when cold Canadian air follows, conditions turn fast and firm. Lower altitudes can mean warmer interludes, but this resort counters with strategic snowmaking and a terrain orientation that maximises natural accumulation. The combination keeps runs skiable throughout the advertised season. Annual snowfall totals vary between 3-6 metres depending on the year. Snowmaking ensures base depths remain skiable even during lighter winters.
Best Time to Ski
The best time to ski at Killington is March and January, with 38cm average snowfall and 24% powder probability. Based on 10 years of historical snowfall data from PowderDays. Season runs late November to late April. February and March typically bring the deepest base. Explore PowderDays' 10-year snowfall archive to compare trends and plan your ideal visit dates.
Powder Probability by Month
Chance of 15cm+ fresh snow in any given week (10 years of data):
- Nov15%
- Dec18%
- Jan22%
- Feb21%
- Mar24%
- Apr10%
10-Year Snow History
| Month | Avg Snowfall (cm) | Record High | Record Low | Powder Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov | 28.6 | 74.7 | 12.0 | 15% |
| Dec | 36.5 | 53.7 | 15.3 | 18% |
| Jan | 43.1 | 68.9 | 14.4 | 22% |
| Feb | 39.9 | 54.7 | 13.6 | 21% |
| Mar | 38.0 | 78.0 | 5.6 | 24% |
| Apr | 21.8 | 34.9 | 1.4 | 10% |
What Makes It Special
Tight, steep glades, narrow trails carved through hardwood forest, and challenging bump runs define the terrain. Excellent tree skiing when conditions align. Vermont ski culture is steeped in tradition — covered bridges, maple syrup, cozy lodges, and a passionate East Coast skiing community.
Vermont is the birthplace of commercial skiing in the eastern United States. The first ski tow in America was installed at a farm in Woodstock, Vermont in January 1934, modelled after a design from Switzerland and powered by a Model T Ford engine.
Data Sources & Methodology
All snowfall statistics for Killington are based on 10 years of historical data (2015-2025) from the Open-Meteo Historical Weather API, which provides ERA5 reanalysis data from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). Daily snowfall totals are queried at Killington's coordinates (43.60, -72.82) and 1,293m elevation, then aggregated into monthly averages, record highs/lows, and powder probability scores. Powder probability represents the chance of receiving 15cm or more of fresh snow in any given week during that month.