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 Ski Report for Catamount Mountain Resort Ski Report

Daily Ski Conditions for Catamount Mountain Resort Ski Report

Catamount is serving up classic early-season East Coast vibes right now: plenty of manmade snow where it counts, a softening surface in the daytime, and just enough natural refresh to keep your edges happy.

As of the latest local mountain report, Catamount has 21 open trails spun by 6 lifts, with the pop-up terrain park live and begging for laps. The snowpack on the open runs is sitting on a machine-made base of about 18–24 inches, with the season total snowfall hovering around roughly 26 inches so far. Recent natural snow has been modest: about 2 inches in the last 24–72 hours, with no major new dump in the most recent 24–48, but the snowmaking crew has been absolutely hammering it to keep coverage strong and surfaces fresh on the main routes.

Under your skis or board, think powder-on-hard-pack feel on the groomers: the primary surface is described as powder with hard pack underneath, which translates into carvable corduroy in the morning, softening into forgiving “hero snow” once temps climb into the 30s. Pistes on the snowmaking network are in good shape, especially workhorses like Ridge Run and Upper/Lower Promenade. Off-piste and naturals are another story: locals are staying inbounds and on marked snowmaking trails for now, as several natural-snow favorites like Birch Cathedral, Birch Glade, Lynx, Lookout, and Sunrise are still closed. If you’re hunting trees or unmarked lines, this is not yet the week.

Weather-wise, you’re looking at classic freeze–thaw cycling. Daytime highs are running in the upper 20s to mid 30s at the base, dipping into the teens overnight, with mostly cloudy skies, occasional light snow or drizzle depending on the day, and breeze in the 20–30 mph range on the upper mountain. That means firm mornings, soft turns by late morning into afternoon, and a refreeze for the night-skiing crew. Over the next five days, expect mainly dry or light-precip days: a mix of cloudy and partly cloudy, one day with a light 1-inch refresh to resort level, and temperatures staying mostly below or near freezing, so the snowpack should hold without turning into a total slush fest.

From a “think like a local” standpoint, here’s how to play it. Hit first chair for the crisp cord on Ridge Quad and Meadows Triple, then chase the sun as things soften. Avoid the naturals that are marked closed—patrol is serious about that, and there just isn’t enough natural base yet. Night skiing Wednesday through Saturday is a sleeper win: cooler temps, freshly groomed lanes, and fewer weekend warriors. If you want a bonus activity, the snow tubing park is open and running, perfect for an afternoon leg-break.

A few practical nuggets: lifts generally turn 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. midweek and earlier/later on weekends, with night skiing to 8 or 9 p.m on select nights, so you can stack a full day plus some under the lights. Kids 6 and under ride free with a ticket, and reloadable RFID cards save time in the morning scrum. Uphill travelers are welcome but need a pass or uphill ticket and must stick to the designated routes (Lower/Upper Promenade and Ridge Run) and stay alert for grooming and winch-cat operations.

Bottom line: if you’re looking for deep storm skiing, this isn’t that window yet. But if you love ripping groomers, lapping the park, and dialing in early-season legs on consistent manmade snow with a light natural topping, Catamount is absolutely worth loading the car for right now.

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