Okemo
667 acres, 122 runs near Ludlow. Family-friendly Vermont resort, excellent grooming, Epic Pass.
Season 2026 - 2027
Opens
20 Nov 2026
Closes
11 Apr 2027
Days open
142
Annual snow
119in
The Overview
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Okemo's summit reaches 3,341 feet, dropping 2,200 vertical feet to a base at 1,145 feet across 122 runs spread over 667 acres near Ludlow, Vermont. Terrain splits 37 per cent intermediate, 33 per cent beginner, 21 per cent advanced and 9 per cent expert, with average annual snowfall of roughly 119 inches. The resort carries Epic Pass affiliation. Twenty lifts, including nine quad chairs and two six-person chairs, serve the mountain alongside two triple chairs, six surface lifts and one t-bar.
Okemo has built a reputation as one of Vermont's premier family destinations, prized for excellent grooming, extensive snowmaking and slopeside village amenities developed over decades of hands-on, family-led ownership. Its considerable 2,200-foot vertical drop and substantial trail count place it among the larger resorts in southern Vermont.
Ludlow businessmen and skiers founded Okemo Mountain to benefit the local economy, incorporating Okemo Mountain, Inc. on 7 January 1955, with stock available only to Vermont residents and 100 shares purchased earning a lifetime pass. Operations officially began on 31 January 1956 with just four inches of snow, trails served by two Poma surface lifts.
Tim and Diane Mueller purchased Okemo in August 1982, when it operated with six Poma lifts and three double chairs, and transformed it under hands-on, mom-and-pop leadership into a year-round destination resort, expanding to its current 667 acres, 46 miles of trails, 98 per cent snowmaking coverage and 20 lifts. The Muellers went on to add Mount Sunapee in New Hampshire in 1998 and Crested Butte in Colorado in 2004, before Vail Resorts acquired Okemo and the family's other resorts in June 2018 for an 82 million US dollar purchase price plus 155 million US dollars to buy out operating leases. Adult daily tickets run from 149 to 239 US dollars.
2,198ft
Vertical
122
Runs
667 acres
Skiable
119in
Annual snow
Epic
Pass
The Terrain
122 runs across 667 acres skiable
Okemo has 122 runs across 667 acres (270 hectares) near Ludlow, Vermont, dropping from a summit at 3,340 ft (1,019 m) to a base at 1,150 ft (349 m), a vertical of 2,200 ft (670 m). Terrain is broad and approachable: 37% blue square, 33% green circle, 21% black diamond and 9% expert. About 119 inches of snow falls in an average winter. Nine quad chairs, two six-packs, two triples, six surface lifts and a T-bar mean short waits across the main mountain, South Face and Jackson Gore.
The main face is served by the Sunburst Six bubble chair, the Solitude detachable quad and Quantum Express. Solitude, to the right looking uphill, offers about 1,100 ft of vertical with mostly blue cruisers, plus moguls on Exhibition and The Plunge. Jackson Gore carries space-themed names including Quantum Leap, Sunset Strip, Escape, Limelight, Vortex and Blue Moon. Every double black at Okemo is a short gladed run that opens less often. A terrain park and a superpipe, conditions permitting, round things out. Okemo suits families and intermediates.
Terrain split
122
runs
122 runs across 4 grades
Beginner40 runs · 33%
Intermediate45 runs · 37%
Advanced26 runs · 21%
Expert11 runs · 9%
Time it right
When to visit Okemo
The 2025-26 season at Okemo ran from 28 November 2025 to 12 April 2026, a roughly twenty-week season supported by average annual snowfall of around 119 inches and extensive, industry-leading snowmaking coverage across 98 per cent of the mountain. This snowmaking investment, a legacy of decades of Mueller family stewardship, supports consistent conditions throughout the season.
Midwinter, from December through February, typically brings the most consistent conditions to Okemo's varied terrain. As an Epic Pass resort within the Vail Resorts network, Okemo draws substantial visitation from Epic Pass holders alongside its traditional family-focused visitor base drawn to the resort's slopeside village and extensive children's programming.
Okemo's award-winning children's programmes and luxury slopeside lodging continue to support strong family visitation throughout the season. School holiday periods bring substantial demand given the resort's reputation as one of Vermont's most family-friendly destinations. Weekend crowds draw heavily from the greater Boston and New York metropolitan areas.
Specific event programming beyond standard operations is not confirmed in available resort information. Since Vail Resorts' June 2018 acquisition, Okemo has continued operating as part of the Epic Pass network, building on the transformation the Mueller family achieved after purchasing the resort in 1982 and the seven decades of history since its 1956 founding. The resort's family-oriented, well-groomed character remains central to its seasonal identity.
Season 2026 - 2027
20 Nov 2026
Opens
11 Apr 2027
Closes
142
Days open
119 in
Annual snow
The record
Historical snowfall at Okemo
Daily snow reports at Okemo go back to 2025, 2 winters on the books. Open the record to compare winters, lifts and piste.
12 in
Snowiest day
26 Jan 2026
0 in
This winter · 2026-27
so far
98 in
Typical winter
average of complete seasons
Winter totals
in
Past wintersThis winter
Getting there
Getting to Okemo, and where to stay
Okemo sits near Ludlow, Vermont, with a base elevation of 1,145 feet and a summit at 3,341 feet across a 2,200-foot vertical drop over 667 acres. This central Vermont setting places the resort within a well-established ski town with extensive supporting infrastructure.
Ludlow itself offers substantial lodging, dining and shopping within a short drive of the resort, giving Okemo a genuine mountain-town base area experience. The broader central Vermont region surrounds the resort with additional outdoor recreation and scenic attractions.
Vermont State Route 103 and Route 100 provide direct access to the resort from the broader regional highway network. Winter driving conditions on these routes can include snow and ice, though the well-travelled roads are regularly maintained given Okemo's status as a major regional destination. There is no direct public transport service to the mountain.
Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport offers limited commercial service within a reasonable drive, while Albany International Airport in New York and airports in the greater Boston area serve as the primary gateways for visitors flying in from further afield.
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11 Oct 2026
Okemo Snow Report
Snow Report
Updated 27 Oct 2026
3,343ft
summit
+0in
new snow · last 24 hours
Clear23°F / 48°F · SW 10mph
Snowfall
24 hours
0in
48 hours
0in
7 days
0in
Base depth
0in
Season total
0in
Typical winter 98in
Total lifts20
Live open status isn’t available right now.
20 Nov 2026 - 11 Apr 2027
Hour by Hour
Next 48 hours· Updated Oct 28, 2026 at 6:02 AM
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7-Day Outlook
2,904 ftUpdated Oct 28, 2026 at 6:02 AMOpen-Meteo
Days 1–7
0.0"
Days 8–14
1.0"
Wed, Oct 28
Overcast
Temp48° / 23°°F
Snow0.0"
Wind10 mph SW
Live snow from the resort feed; forecast from Open-Meteo, via Supabase.
Understanding the Okemo snow report
Get the latest Okemo snow report — real-time snowfall, snow depth, and mountain weather for this Vermont resort, spanning 349m to 1019m in elevation.
Snow measurements
Snow depth at Okemo is tracked at both the base and summit, since the two elevations often see different totals — roughly a 670m difference here. We report fresh snowfall over the last 24 hours and 7 days alongside the running season total, in both metric and imperial units.
Weather conditions
Current weather conditions affect snow quality. Cold temperatures with low wind typically preserve snow quality, while warm temperatures or rain can impact conditions negatively — something worth watching closely at Okemo's 349m base elevation, where temperatures run milder than the summit.
Data sources
Okemo snow data is collected through a combination of on-mountain reports and weather forecasting services, giving you both official resort updates and independent forecast data in one place. The mountain is served by 20 lifts, including 9 quad chairlifts and 2 6-person chairlifts.
When to check
Snow reports are typically updated early morning and late afternoon. For the most current conditions, check back regularly, especially if a winter storm is approaching.