Jay Peak Extends Ski Season into May After Record Snowfall

Vermont's Jay Peak Continues Operations into May

Jay Peak, a popular ski resort in Vermont, has announced plans to continue operations into May, following an exceptional winter season. The resort has received a staggering 470 inches (39 feet) of snow, significantly exceeding its annual average of 347 inches. This abundance of snow has allowed Jay Peak to maintain a substantial base depth between 24-60 inches, even as spring approaches.

Things are looking a little bare at Jay Peak.

While the Tramside base area will cease operations after April 27, the Stateside area will remain open into May. Currently, 7 out of 9 chairlifts are operational, serving 27 trails, with 18 of these being groomed. Skiers and riders can expect spring conditions across the mountain, with some areas experiencing variable conditions.

Jay Peak isn't the only Vermont resort extending its season. Sugarbush plans to stay open until May 4, while Killington also aims to continue operations into May. In neighbouring New Hampshire, Black Mountain has scheduled its closing day for May 3. Sugarloaf Mountain in Maine has tentatively set April 27 as its closing date, with the possibility of a bonus day on May 3, pending a review of conditions.

The Jay Peak trail map. Credit: Jay Peak

The extended ski season at Jay Peak and other resorts in the region offers skiers and riders additional opportunities to enjoy late-season snow. These resorts have benefited from above-average snowfall, allowing them to maintain skiable conditions well into spring.

Jay Peak's impressive snow accumulation this season highlights its reputation as a reliable destination for late-season skiing in the Northeast. The resort's ability to extend operations into May underscores the exceptional nature of the 2024/25 winter season and provides visitors with an extended period to experience the mountain's diverse terrain and renowned glade skiing.