"Vermont's Jay Peak Resort continues its remarkable streak this winter, reaching the 300-inch snowfall mark faster than at any point in the past 25 years. On Sunday, the mountain received another 10 to 14 inches of fresh powder, with an additional 4 to 8 inches still forecast for tonight. Over the past week alone, Jay Peak has received 32 inches of snow, and an impressive 60 inches over the last 16 days-putting it one day ahead of the resort's record-setting 2000-2001 season."
"Nearly a month earlier, the resort celebrated another milestone by surpassing the 200-inch mark just two days before Christmas. An overnight dusting of 1 to 2 inches pushed the season total to 201 inches, marking the fastest Jay Peak has ever reached that benchmark. The season's strong start began back on Thanksgiving, when Jay crossed the 100-inch threshold with totals already sitting at 103 inches. Jay Peak's past highest season totals were 475 inches in the 2024-25 season and 491 inches in the 2016-17 season."
"Elsewhere in North America, Alyeska in Alaska, typically the snowiest resort, has seen 234″, and Mt. Baker, which holds the record for the world's snowiest ever winter, has seen 280″. Looking at Jay Peak's weather forecast ahead: TONIGHT ...Summits in and out of clouds. Snow showers, mainly until midnight. Snow accumulation is around an inch. Lows around 6 below. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Wind chill values as low as 26 below."
Jay Peak reached 300 inches of seasonal snowfall as of January 26, hitting that mark faster than at any time in the past 25 years. The mountain received 10 to 14 inches on Sunday with an additional 4 to 8 inches forecast, totaling 32 inches in the past week and 60 inches over 16 days. The resort surpassed 200 inches just before Christmas and exceeded 100 inches by Thanksgiving. Past season highs include 475 inches (2024-25) and 491 inches (2016-17). The season typically runs until mid-May, and nearby resorts report 234″ at Alyeska and 280″ at Mt. Baker.
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