Snow & Weather Report

Thursday, January 1, 2026 | 6:00 am

Ring in 2026 with a fresh launch at Crotched Mountain! Lifts are cleared for takeoff, and freshly groomed trails are keeping today’s mission smooth and on course. Open terrain is served by the Rocket and West Lifts, unlocking access to 10 signature trails and CM Park. From Lift Off, settle into a controlled glide down Launch Pad and enjoy a confident start to the New Year on snow.

Weather Outlook:

Partly sunny skies with a high near 20°F, with temperatures gradually falling throughout the day. Northwest winds at 10-15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Tonight brings clear skies with a low around 4°F and west winds at 5-15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Wind chill values will be below 0°F today so bundle up with extra base layers, protect exposed skin, and plan for frequent warming breaks.

Night Skiing Continues Tonight!

As daylight fades, the adventure stays in orbit. Kick off 2026 with turns under the lights — a brilliant way to begin the New Year on snow.

Start the year strong and enjoy an out-of-this-world day on the mountain. 

Hours: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Important Advisory:

During active snowmaking operations, uphill travel is allowed on open terrain only. Uphill travels hour are 5 am - 8:45 am only. Snowmaking equipment may be moving throughout the mountain at any time. Thanks for your patience as we maximize snowmaking opportunities to build the best possible conditions.

For full uphill policies and the latest mountain updates, check the MyEpic App or follow @CrotchedMt on X (Twitter).