Stowe vs Sugarbush
One clear look at snowfall, elevation, and access, so you know which to ski.
Stowe
VT · 4,393 ft
Sugarbush
VT · 4,135 ft
Side-by-Side
| Metric | Stowe | Sugarbush |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Vermont VT | Vermont VT |
| Summit elevation | 4,393 ft 1,380 ft base | 4,135 ft 1,483 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 | 33 TGR posts | 12 TGR posts |
| Nearest airport | BTV | BTV |
| Drive time | 0.75h 36 mi · BTV | 1h 50 mi · BTV |
| Access difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Pass | Epic | Ikon |
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 Stowe and Sugarbush 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 Stowe and Sugarbush. Totals populate as storms are tracked.
Stowe is the easier trip — about 0.75h from BTV (Burlington), versus 1h from BTV for Sugarbush.
Best for
Stowe — Epic pass holders who want the whole trip planned before booking.
Best for
Sugarbush — Ikon pass holders who want the whole trip planned before booking.
Local Knowledge
TGR Community IntelStowe
Stowe uses dedicated UVM snow scientists and specific measurement tools for accurate snow documentation and settled base depth monitoring
Sugarbush
Sugarbush receives more natural snow than Sunday River and Cannon; however, have a backup plan (Bromley, Magic, etc.) due to frequent lift mechanical issues that can strand skiers or shut…
FAQ
Does Stowe or Sugarbush get more snow?
Season snowfall is still accumulating for both Stowe and Sugarbush. Totals populate as storms are tracked.
Is Stowe or Sugarbush easier to get to?
Stowe is the easier trip — about 0.75h from BTV (Burlington), versus 1h from BTV for Sugarbush.
Which has the more accurate snow forecast, Stowe or Sugarbush?
StormDrop shows the raw NWS forecast for both Stowe and Sugarbush 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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