Jay Peak vs Stowe
One clear look at snowfall, elevation, and access, so you know which to ski.
Jay Peak
VT · 3,968 ft
Stowe
VT · 4,393 ft
Side-by-Side
| Metric | Jay Peak | Stowe |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Vermont VT | Vermont VT |
| Summit elevation | 3,968 ft 1,815 ft base | 4,393 ft 1,380 ft base |
| NWS forecast bias | Pending grade pending | Pending grade pending |
| Season snowfall | — season building | — season building |
| Avg storm-day rate | — | — |
| Best storm | — no storms yet | — no storms yet |
| SNOTEL record | 0 storm-days measured | 0 storm-days measured |
| Community reports | 11 TGR posts | 33 TGR posts |
| Nearest airport | BTV | BTV |
| Drive time | 1.5h 70 mi · BTV | 0.75h 36 mi · BTV |
| Access difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Pass | — | Epic |
Snowfall totals come from each resort's tracked storms. NWS forecast grades read “pending” everywhere: six winters of checking found no per-mountain bias we can honestly correct, so we show the raw NWS number and do not grade it.
The Verdict
StormDrop shows the raw NWS forecast for both Jay Peak and Stowe and does not grade it. Six winters of NWS-against-SNOTEL checking found no per-mountain bias we can honestly correct (it turns on an unresolved snow-measurement question), so we show the number NWS publishes and tell you that is what it is.
Season snowfall is still accumulating for both Jay Peak and Stowe. Totals populate as storms are tracked.
Stowe is the easier trip — about 0.75h from BTV (Burlington), versus 1.5h from BTV for Jay Peak.
Best for
Jay Peak — Vermont regulars who want the local knowledge and access planning, not just a forecast.
Best for
Stowe — quick-strike trips — the easier drive at ~0.75h from BTV.
Local Knowledge
TGR Community IntelJay Peak
During major storms: Stay on approved routes only.
Stowe
Stowe uses dedicated UVM snow scientists and specific measurement tools for accurate snow documentation and settled base depth monitoring
FAQ
Does Jay Peak or Stowe get more snow?
Season snowfall is still accumulating for both Jay Peak and Stowe. Totals populate as storms are tracked.
Is Jay Peak or Stowe easier to get to?
Stowe is the easier trip — about 0.75h from BTV (Burlington), versus 1.5h from BTV for Jay Peak.
Which has the more accurate snow forecast, Jay Peak or Stowe?
StormDrop shows the raw NWS forecast for both Jay Peak and Stowe and does not grade it. Six winters of NWS-against-SNOTEL checking found no per-mountain bias we can honestly correct (it turns on an unresolved snow-measurement question), so we show the number NWS publishes and tell you that is what it is.
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