How much snow does Snowshoe get a year?

About 113 inches a season at the summit on OnTheSnow's long-run average, over roughly 33 snow days. The resort itself says more than 150 inches.

What is the snowiest month at Snowshoe?

January, with about 39 inches on average, followed by February at about 28.

Does Snowshoe make its own snow?

Yes. The resort says it can make snow on 100% of its terrain in all three areas, which is why the season runs even in thin winters.

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How much snow does Snowshoe get, month by month?

The short answer

About 113 inches a season at the summit, on OnTheSnow's long-run average (the resort itself says more than 150). January is the snowiest month at about 39 inches, then February at about 28.

Checked September 2026.

Average snowfall by month

Month	Average snowfall	The month on the mountain
November	about 10 in	Opening Day around Thanksgiving
December	about 21 in	Ski season
January	about 39 in	Ski season
February	about 28 in	Ski season
March	about 22 in	Ski season
April	little to none	Spring closure; lifts are off

Long-run monthly averages from OnTheSnow, Snowshoe Mountain snow history, read September 2026.

Some winters double others

The best season in the last thirteen was 2017-18 at 171 inches; the thinnest was 2022-23 at 55. That swing is why we tell guests to book the home, then watch the storms. The mountain report has the full season-by-season chart.

Season	Snowfall
2024-25	165 in
2023-24	86 in
2022-23	55 in
2021-22	82 in
2020-21	70 in
2019-20	78 in
2018-19	95 in
2017-18	171 in
2016-17	95 in
2015-16	120 in
2014-15	139 in
2013-14	132 in
2012-13	156 in

Season totals from OnTheSnow, Snowshoe Mountain snow history.

Snowmaking fills the gaps

The resort says it can make snow on 100% of its terrain in all three areas: the Basin, the Western Territory, and Silver Creek. In a thin winter that means fewer glades and more groomers, not a closed mountain.

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