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Mad River Valley, Vermont

Sugarbush Resort

Sugarbush has two distinct mountain bases, Lincoln Peak and Mt. Ellen. Lincoln Peak's Schoolhouse and Farmhouse organize children's and adult services, while Mt. Ellen has its own base lodge. Pick the mountain and program before coordinating parking, rentals and a first meeting.

  • Lincoln Peak and Mt. Ellen bases
  • Welcome Mat, Village Quad and Gate House progression
  • Separate school buildings by age and program

Sugarbush snow forecast

Forecast

Issued

First snow shown in this forecast: Thu, Nov 12, 2026. Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain And Snow

  • Sun, Nov 8, 2026

    Mostly Sunny

    Night: Chance Rain Showers

    Wind from the west, 5 to 8 mph (8 to 13 km/h)

    High 45°F (7°C)Low 41°F (5°C)
  • Mon, Nov 9, 2026

    Rain Showers Likely

    Night: Chance Rain Showers

    Wind from the west, 3 to 9 mph (5 to 14 km/h)

    High 47°F (8°C)Low 37°F (3°C)
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2026

    Rain Showers Likely

    Night: Light Rain Likely

    Wind from the southwest, 3 to 7 mph (5 to 11 km/h)

    High 51°F (11°C)Low 39°F (4°C)
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2026

    Chance Light Rain

    Night: Mostly Cloudy

    Wind from the northwest, 2 to 6 mph (3 to 10 km/h)

    High 48°F (9°C)Low 33°F (1°C)
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2026

    Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain And Snow

    Night: Chance Rain And Snow

    Wind from the northeast, 3 mph (5 km/h)

    High 42°F (6°C)Low 32°F (0°C)
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2026

    Chance Light Snow

    Night: Chance Light Snow

    Wind from the northeast, 3 to 7 mph (5 to 11 km/h)

    High 38°F (3°C)Low 30°F (-1°C)
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2026

    Chance Light Snow

    Night: Chance Light Snow

    Wind from the north, 8 mph (13 km/h)

    High 38°F (3°C)Low 30°F (-1°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 Sugarbush

At Lincoln Peak, Welcome Mat and Village Quad learning precede Gate House's predominantly green and blue progression terrain. Castlerock and other mountain areas bring more demanding skiing. Mt. Ellen offers a separate mix of runs and freestyle terrain, so use the current map for a shared route.

Arrival, bases and lessons

Check the selected lesson base and current availability. Children commonly check in at the Schoolhouse and adults at the Farmhouse on Lincoln Peak; Mt. Ellen programs use its base lodge. Rentals and lift tickets may need separate booking, with transportation between mountains planned in advance.

Plan a meetup at Sugarbush

Name Lincoln Peak or Mt. Ellen in every meeting message. Use a Farmhouse-area landmark for a Lincoln lesson group, then a lodge break everyone can reach. Friends moving between mountains should check current Mad Bus or lift connections and allow time for the return.

Use the meetup message planner for Sugarbush 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.

Sugarbush 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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Find people to ski Sugarbush with

Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.

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Resorts near Sugarbush

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