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Jeffersonville, Vermont

Smugglers' Notch Resort

Smugglers' Notch has three mountains and two principal ski bases. Morse is beside the resort village, while Madonna and Sterling share an upper-mountain base lodge. These are different meeting destinations, particularly when some friends need beginner lessons and others want more demanding runs.

  • Morse, Madonna and Sterling mountains
  • Village and upper-mountain bases
  • Winter route avoids the closed Notch Pass

Smugglers' Notch snow forecast

Forecast

Issued

First snow shown in this forecast: Wed, Nov 11, 2026. Chance Rain And Snow Showers

  • Sun, Nov 8, 2026

    Mostly Cloudy

    Night: Rain Showers Likely

    Wind from the west, 7 to 14 mph (11 to 23 km/h)

    High 44°F (7°C)Low 40°F (4°C)
  • Mon, Nov 9, 2026

    Rain Showers Likely

    Night: Chance Rain Showers

    Wind from the west, 6 to 15 mph (10 to 24 km/h)

    High 45°F (7°C)Low 37°F (3°C)
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2026

    Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely

    Night: Rain Showers

    Wind from the southwest, 7 to 10 mph (11 to 16 km/h)

    High 46°F (8°C)Low 38°F (3°C)
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2026

    Chance Rain And Snow Showers

    Night: Slight Chance Light Snow

    Wind from the west, 7 to 10 mph (11 to 16 km/h)

    High 42°F (6°C)Low 33°F (1°C)
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2026

    Slight Chance Light Snow then Partly Sunny

    Night: Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Snow

    Wind from the northwest, 6 mph (10 km/h)

    High 39°F (4°C)Low 31°F (-1°C)
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2026

    Slight Chance Light Snow

    Night: Chance Light Snow

    Wind from the north, 7 to 10 mph (11 to 16 km/h)

    High 38°F (3°C)Low 32°F (0°C)
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2026

    Chance Light Snow

    Night: Slight Chance Light Snow

    Wind from the north, 10 mph (16 km/h)

    High 38°F (3°C)Low 32°F (0°C)

Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment. Times are the resort’s local time.

Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.

Terrain and ability at Smugglers' Notch

The first-visit guide directs beginner and intermediate guests toward Morse and more advanced guests toward Madonna and Sterling. Choose runs using the current winter trail map and report; a three-mountain visit does not require everyone to ski the same terrain.

Arrival, bases and lessons

Follow the resort's winter directions rather than a route through Smugglers' Notch Pass, which closes in winter. The main 3 Mountain Equipment rental shop is in the village at Morse, with more limited equipment at the Madonna/Sterling lodge. Match arrival to the booked service.

Plan a meetup at Smugglers' Notch

Name Morse Village or Madonna/Sterling Base Lodge in the invitation. Use a village landmark for rental pickup and first-time lessons, then coordinate a later break. Check the current upper-mountain shuttle arrangement if friends start at different bases.

Use the meetup message planner for Smugglers' Notch to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.

Official sources for this mountain guide

Guide checked against these official sources on . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.

Smugglers' Notch official site → (opens in a new tab)

Spot something out of date? Email powwowllc1@gmail.com and we'll check it against the resort.

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Resorts near Smugglers' Notch

Straight-line distance. Mountain roads make the drive longer.