Stowe, VT
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Good for hiking. High near 40°F. Low rain risk (8%). Light wind (6 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Biking
Not Recommended for biking. High near 40°F. Low rain risk (8%). Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (40°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Golf
Not Recommended for golf. High near 40°F. Low rain risk (8%). Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (40°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Outdoor Events / Activities
Not Recommended for outdoor events / activities. High near 40°F. Low rain risk (8%). Light wind (6 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (40°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Cross-Country Skiing
Fair for cross-country skiing. High near 40°F. Low rain risk (8%). Light wind (6 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Sledding / Snowshoeing
Good for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 40°F. Low rain risk (8%). Light wind (6 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Stowe
A useful forecast for Stowe must account for Vermont’s fast transitions between rain, snow, fog, wind, and changing trail or water conditions. The corridor between Moscow and Route 100 can experience different access and surface conditions on the same day.
Planning an Outing at Stowe
Keep a shorter route or alternate access point ready when rain, thaw, wind, ice, crowds, or road work changes the original plan. For hiking, biking, golf, verify the access serving Stowe Recreation Path instead of assuming the whole destination is ready for use.
Weather Tips for Stowe
- Check lift, trail, seasonal-road, parking, and snowmaking reports before committing to the mountain.
- Freeze-thaw cycles can leave shaded ice beside soft snow or mud, while exposed ridges remain windy and cold.
- Wet leaves, roots, cold rain, black flies, ticks, and foliage crowds all affect warm-season timing.
- Around Moscow, recent rain and thaw may close or damage trails and unpaved approaches even when paved roads are clear.
Nearby Towns and Areas
Use this forecast as practical context for outdoor plans near:
- Moscow
- Stowe Recreation Path
- Trapp Family Lodge
- Nebraska Valley
- Worcester Range
- Cady Hill
- Route 100
Adjust the Day to the Forecast
A lower, drier, calmer, or more sheltered alternative can preserve the day without forcing the original itinerary.
7-Day Forecast for Stowe
Stowe Weather by Season
Winter
Winter brings wind, ice, short daylight, and rapidly changing snow. Verify operations and traction needs before using exposed or high terrain. Check conditions near Cady Hill because local access may change before the broader forecast does.
Spring
Spring is an extended transition of snowmelt, freeze-thaw, mud, cold rain, and seasonal closures. Respect trail and road restrictions. Check conditions near Route 100 because local access may change before the broader forecast does.
Summer
Summer offers broad access but also thunderstorms, humidity, bugs, ticks, smoke, and sudden mountain fog. Early starts preserve flexibility. Check conditions near Moscow because local access may change before the broader forecast does.
Fall
Fall combines cool recreation weather with wet leaves, cold rain, early frost, and heavy foliage traffic. Daylight shortens quickly. Check conditions near Stowe Recreation Path because local access may change before the broader forecast does.
Key Climate Data Points
- Annual average temperature: roughly 38–45°F in Vermont’s higher mountain zones; elevation and proximity to large water create meaningful local variation.
- Annual snowfall: commonly 60–100 inches across northern or elevated interior areas, with more on nearby peaks.
- Warmest months: July is generally warmest, with cooler conditions at elevation and near open water.
- Coolest months: January is usually coolest, with persistent cold in northern and mountain areas.
- Wettest season: Precipitation is distributed through the year, with spring runoff and summer thunderstorms producing important access impacts.
- Driest season: Late winter is often comparatively dry, though snow cover remains substantial in mountain areas.
- Best outdoor window: Late spring through early fall for warm-season use after mud season; winter destinations depend on current snow, ice, and operations.
