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Ski resort in Vermont, United States
Killington
A large resort in central Vermont, reaching the summit of Killington Peak, the state's second-highest mountain.
Forecast updated , when it was 08:00 in Killington (GMT-5).
Killington snow forecast at 1,293 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Killington at the top lift (1,293 m / 4,200 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from −5 to −3 °C (23 to 27 °F), the freezing level near 500 m (1,600 ft) and gusts up to 48 km/h (30 mph) over the next day. It should be sunny on Tuesday and Saturday.
- Temperature now
- −5 °C (23 °F)
- Freezing level
- 500 m (1,600 ft)
- Wind
- 16 km/h (10 mph), gusts 41 km/h (25 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 98% cloud
Killington hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Killington in the next 24 hours.
Killington 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Killington this week: Tuesday. No fresh snow, sunny, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | CloudyPoor ski day−5 to −3 °C (23 to 27 °F) · gusts 48 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 600 m (2,000 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | CloudyPoor ski day−6 to −3 °C (21 to 27 °F) · gusts 41 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 1,050 m (3,400 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | SunnyBest day−8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | CloudyPoor ski day−3 to 4 °C (27 to 39 °F) · freezing level 3,350 m (11,000 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | CloudyPoor ski day−3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) · freezing level 3,550 m (11,600 ft) | No snow |
| Fri | CloudyPoor ski day−1 to 4 °C (30 to 39 °F) · freezing level 3,150 m (10,300 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | SunnyFair ski day−2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F) · freezing level 3,500 m (11,500 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Killington 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun−1 to 5 °C (30 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Cloudy−3 to 0 °C (27 to 32 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Chance of snow−5 to −2 °C (23 to 28 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed 25 Nov | Chance of snow−7 to −2 °C (19 to 28 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu 26 Nov | Sunny−7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) | No snow |
| Fri 27 Nov | Some sun−7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 28 Nov | Chance of snow−4 to 1 °C (25 to 34 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
How much snow is there in Killington on the upper mountain?
About 3 cm (1 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Killington snow forecast at 355 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Killington in the village (355 m / 1,200 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 1 to 3 °C (34 to 37 °F), the freezing level near 600 m (2,000 ft) and gusts up to 46 km/h (29 mph) over the next day. It should be sunny on Tuesday and Saturday.
- Temperature now
- 2 °C (36 °F)
- Freezing level
- 600 m (2,000 ft)
- Wind
- 15 km/h (9 mph), gusts 40 km/h (25 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 98% cloud
Killington hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Killington in the next 24 hours.
Killington 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Cloudy2 to 3 °C (36 to 37 °F) · gusts 46 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 650 m (2,100 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Cloudy0 to 4 °C (32 to 39 °F) · freezing level 1,100 m (3,600 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Sunny−2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Cloudy3 to 10 °C (37 to 50 °F) · freezing level 3,350 m (11,000 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Cloudy3 to 11 °C (37 to 52 °F) · freezing level 3,550 m (11,600 ft) | No snow |
| Fri | Cloudy5 to 10 °C (41 to 50 °F) · freezing level 3,150 m (10,300 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Sunny4 to 11 °C (39 to 52 °F) · freezing level 3,500 m (11,500 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Killington 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun5 to 11 °C (41 to 52 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Cloudy3 to 6 °C (37 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy1 to 4 °C (34 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Cloudy0 to 4 °C (32 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Sunny−1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Fri 27 Nov | Some sun−1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 28 Nov | Rain2 to 7 °C (36 to 45 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Killington in the village?
About 1 cm (0 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Killington?
- State
- Vermont
- Country
- United States
- Mountains
- Appalachian Mountains, Green Mountains
- Village
- 355 m
- Top lift
- 1,293 m
- Vertical
- 938 m
- Season
- Late October to Late May
- Pass
- Ikon Pass
- Website
- www.killington.com
About Killington
Killington Resort is in the town of Killington, Vermont, about 15 miles from Rutland. The ski area reaches the top of Killington Peak, Vermont’s second-highest summit at 4,241 ft (1,293 m).
The lowest base, at the Skyeship gondola, is at 1,165 ft (355 m), giving a vertical drop of 3,076 ft (938 m).
When does it snow in Killington?
In Killington, snow falls on about 9 days in January in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from November to April.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 days | 9 days | 6 days | 4 days | <1 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | <1 days | 6 days | 8 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Killington month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9 | 20% | −13 to −5 °C (9 to 23 °F) | 14 |
| February | 9 | 19% | −12 to −2 °C (10 to 28 °F) | 14 |
| March | 6 | 17% | −8 to 2 °C (18 to 36 °F) | 17 |
| April | 4 | 11% | −2 to 8 °C (28 to 46 °F) | 15 |
| May | <1 | 1% | 5 to 15 °C (41 to 59 °F) | 18 |
| June | 0 | 0% | 10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F) | 20 |
| July | 0 | 0% | 14 to 23 °C (57 to 73 °F) | 24 |
| August | 0 | 0% | 13 to 21 °C (55 to 70 °F) | 24 |
| September | 0 | 0% | 9 to 18 °C (48 to 64 °F) | 23 |
| October | <1 | 3% | 4 to 11 °C (39 to 52 °F) | 18 |
| November | 6 | 13% | −4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F) | 14 |
| December | 8 | 17% | −10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F) | 14 |
Snow in Killington in November
In November, Killington gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F). About 14 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Killington in December
In December, Killington gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −2 °C (14 to 28 °F). About 14 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Killington in January
In January, Killington gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 20% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −13 to −5 °C (9 to 23 °F). About 14 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Killington in February
In February, Killington gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 19% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −12 to −2 °C (10 to 28 °F). About 14 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Killington in March
In March, Killington gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 2 °C (18 to 36 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Killington in April
In April, Killington gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 11% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 8 °C (28 to 46 °F). About 15 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Killington?
Of the last ten winters in Killington, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 16% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2025/26, about 24% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 23 March 2024.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 115% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 98% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 116% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 99% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 88% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 100% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 102% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 115% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 93% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 76% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Killington
Does Killington have snow at Christmas?
Killington had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 6 of those years.
Does Killington have snow at New Year?
Killington had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 8 of those years.
Does Killington have snow in mid-February?
Killington had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in every one of those years.
Does Killington have snow at Easter?
Killington had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in 3 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 1 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Killington?
It snows on about 43 days a year in Killington at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. January has the most, about 9 days.
What is the snowiest month in Killington?
January is the snowiest month in Killington, bringing about 20% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Killington?
Of the last ten winters in Killington, 2018/19 was the snowiest, about 16% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2025/26, about 24% below average.
How cold does Killington get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Killington at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −13 °C (9 °F) and highs of −5 °C (23 °F).
How many bluebird days does Killington get in winter?
From December to March, Killington averages about 15 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 6 hours of sunshine a day. March is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Killington?
The village or lowest lift at Killington is at 355 m (1,200 ft) and the top lift is at 1,293 m (4,200 ft), a vertical drop of 938 m (3,100 ft).
When does the ski season start in Killington?
The lifts at Killington usually open in late October and close in late May. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Killington
Sources: Wikipedia: Killington Ski Resort, Killington mountain stats