Mt. Jefferson Ski Area
Lee, Maine · opened 2000
Skiable acres
—
Trails
10
mapped in OSM
Lifts
2
mapped in OSM
Longest run
—
Snowmaking
—
Avg snowfall
2in
mean of 6 reported seasons
Night skiing
—
Uphill capacity
—
Projected opening, 2026-27
Jan 6, 2027
likely between Dec 25 and Jan 20
Resort's own target
Dec 26, 2026
via OnTheSnow
Model forecast from Mt. Jefferson Ski Area's opening history and this autumn's weather so far, as of Oct 25, 2026. How it works.
In the news
All Maine news- 2801 Lee Road, Lee, ME 04455 | MLS #1674796zillow.com · 27 days ago
One lot includes a tiny home, and the subdivision offers ski-in/ski-out access to Mt. Jefferson Ski Area. Two commercial lots are also included, providing
- Maine Ski Areas: The Complete Downhill Ski Guide [2026]maineoutsider.com · Oct 3
## Mt. Jefferson A T-bar hill in Lee with 432 feet of vertical, steeper trails than most hills its size, and views of Katahdin from the top on clear days. It runs on natural snow and has snow tubing on the side. Note: the hill is for sale and its future is up in the air, so…
- 2801 Lee Road Lee, ME 04455 | 1674796landvest.com · Oct 1
One lot includes a tiny home, and the subdivision offers ski-in/ski-out access to Mt. Jefferson Ski Area. Two commercial lots are also included, providing
- Lot 7 Mt. Jefferson Heights, Lee, ME 04455 | MLS #1668592zillow.com · Sep 21
Located within a new 13-lot development adjacent to Mt. Jefferson Ski Area, , with select parcels featuring scenic views, ski-in/ski-out potential, or both.
- Mt. Jefferson Ski Area on the market for $3.5MWABI · Sep 8
- Loon is slated to become the largest ski area in New Hampshire ...threads.com · Sep 2
Mount Jefferson Ski Area in Lee, Maine is for sale for $3.5 million. OCR MT JEFFERSON MOUNT JEFFERSON HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE MARKET AT $3.5 MILLION. 1.
Snowfall by season
reported average 2"Season totals as reported by the resort (via OnTheSnow and archived snow reports).
Modeled snowfall since 1991 (ERA5 reanalysis)
A weather model at 45.354, -68.283, not a snow stake: it runs well below the resort's own totals (about 0x here). Useful for year-to-year comparison, not for absolute depth.
Modeled average by month
The 1995-96 season
Modeled snowfall, season to date (ERA5)
Terrain open, from published snow reports
No snow reports captured for 1995-96. Historical reports come from Internet Archive snapshots of the resort's snow-report page (
neski wayback).Season history
| Season | Opened | Closed | Days | Avg terrain open | Peak trails | Reported snowfall | Snow days | Avg base | Max base | Modeled snowfall | Winter mean °F | Skier visits | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Dec 26, 2026* | Mar 14, 2027* | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025-26 | Jan 31, 2026 | Mar 8, 2026 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 48" | 21.2 | — | — |
| 2024-25 | Dec 27, 2024 | Mar 9, 2025 | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 63" | 22.6 | — | — |
| 2023-24 | Jan 20, 2024 | Mar 26, 2024 | 67 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 67" | 27 | — | — |
| 2022-23 | Dec 28, 2022 | Mar 19, 2023 | 82 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 59" | 26 | — | — |
| 2021-22 | Feb 12, 2022 | Mar 13, 2022 | 30 | — | — | 6" | 2 | — | 0" | 64" | 22.2 | — | — |
| 2020-21 | Feb 13, 2021 | Mar 14, 2021 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49" | 25.4 | — | — |
| 2019-20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 80" | 24.5 | — | — |
| 2018-19 | Jan 19, 2019 | Mar 23, 2019 | 64 | — | — | 0" | 0 | 6" | 6" | 95" | 20.2 | — | — |
| 2017-18 | Feb 10, 2018 | Mar 31, 2018 | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 74" | 21.8 | — | — |
| 2016-17 | Feb 11, 2017 | Mar 19, 2017 | 37 | — | — | 0" | 0 | 6" | 6" | 75" | 21.8 | — | — |
| 2015-16 | Feb 15, 2016 | Feb 15, 2016 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 56" | 25.3 | — | — |
| 2014-15 | — | — | — | — | — | 0" | 0 | 8" | 12" | 96" | 16.7 | — | — |
| 2013-14 | — | — | — | — | — | 0" | 0 | 6" | 6" | 83" | 17.3 | — | — |
| 2012-13 | — | — | — | — | — | 4" | — | 6" | 6" | 70" | 22.6 | — | — |
| 2011-12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 51" | 25.3 | — | — |
| 2010-11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 87" | 21.2 | — | — |
| 2009-10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 56" | 24.6 | — | — |
| 2008-09 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 76" | 18.9 | — | — |
| 2007-08 | Mar 30, 2008 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 84" | 20.2 | — | — |
| 2006-07 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 70" | 21 | — | — |
| 2005-06 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 37" | 24.3 | — | — |
| 2004-05 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 67" | 19.5 | — | — |
| 2003-04 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 55" | 19 | — | — |
| 2002-03 | Jan 11, 2003 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 71" | 16.7 | — | — |
| 2001-02 | Jan 12, 2002 | Mar 10, 2002 | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 59" | 24.2 | — | — |
| 2000-01 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 88" | 18.7 | — | — |
| 1999-00 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 56" | 23.4 | — | — |
| 1998-99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60" | 23.2 | — | — |
| 1997-98 | Dec 6, 1997 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 77" | 22.9 | — | — |
| 1996-97 | Feb 2, 1997 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 81" | 21.5 | — | — |
| 1995-96 | Dec 22, 1995 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 78" | 18.8 | — | — |
| 1994-95 | Mar 19, 1995 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 56" | 21.5 | — | — |
| 1993-94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 70" | 17 | — | — |
| 1992-93 | Feb 17, 1993 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 67" | 18 | — | — |
| 1991-92 | Dec 26, 1991 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49" | 17.9 | — | — |
Reported snowfall, snow days and base depths come from OnTheSnow's season history or the resort's own reports. Opening and closing dates are the first and last archived snow report showing terrain open (* = projected). Modeled snowfall is ERA5 reanalysis at the resort's coordinates and is not comparable to the reported column.
Terrain
10 trails · 2.69 mi mappedMapped trails by difficulty
Easier30%More difficult40%Most difficult10%Expert20%
Count of OpenStreetMap trail segments.
| Trail | Rating | Length | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Lane | Easier | 1,996 ft | |
| Maple Trail | Easier | 2,431 ft | |
| Willow Way | Easier | 1,685 ft | |
| Birch Run | More difficult | 1,911 ft | |
| Hemlock Heat | More difficult | 1,208 ft | |
| Pine Sluice | More difficult | 537 ft | |
| Tamarack | More difficult | 569 ft | |
| Juniper Way | Most difficult | 1,898 ft | |
| Pine Sluice Cut Off | Expert | 593 ft | |
| Spruce Alley | Expert | 1,352 ft |
Trails colored by rating; lifts dashed red. Geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors.
Lifts
2 mapped · 0.44 mi of cable| Lift | Type | Seats | Capacity /hr | Length | Built | Manufacturer | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| unnamed | T-bar | — | — | 1,841 ft | — | — | operating |
| unnamed | Rope tow | — | — | 469 ft | — | — | operating |
Lift ticket prices
| Season | Product | Price | Observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | adult day | $45 | Jan 15, 2026 | skihistory |
| 2025-26 | adult season pass | $259 | Jan 15, 2026 | skihistory |
| 2024-25 | adult day | $60 | Jan 15, 2025 | skihistory |
| 2024-25 | adult season pass | $530 | Jan 15, 2025 | skihistory |
| 2023-24 | adult day | $55 | Jan 15, 2024 | skihistory |
| 2023-24 | adult season pass | $530 | Jan 15, 2024 | skihistory |
| 2022-23 | adult day | $40 | Jan 15, 2023 | skihistory |
| 2022-23 | adult season pass | $399 | Jan 15, 2023 | skihistory |
| 2021-22 | adult day | $30 | Jan 15, 2022 | skihistory |
| 2021-22 | adult season pass | $300 | Jan 15, 2022 | skihistory |
| 2018-19 | adult day | $25 | Jan 15, 2019 | skihistory |
| 2017-18 | adult day | $20 | Jan 15, 2018 | skihistory |
| 2017-18 | adult season pass | $185 | Jan 15, 2018 | skihistory |
| 2016-17 | adult day | $20 | Jan 15, 2017 | skihistory |
| 2016-17 | adult season pass | $185 | Jan 15, 2017 | skihistory |
| 2015-16 | adult day | $20 | Jan 15, 2016 | skihistory |
| 2015-16 | adult season pass | $185 | Jan 15, 2016 | skihistory |
| 2014-15 | adult day | $20 | Jan 15, 2015 | skihistory |
| 2014-15 | adult season pass | $185 | Jan 15, 2015 | skihistory |
| 2013-14 | adult day | $20 | Jan 15, 2014 | skihistory |
| 2013-14 | adult season pass | $185 | Jan 15, 2014 | skihistory |
| 2012-13 | adult day | $20 | Jan 15, 2013 | skihistory |
| 2012-13 | adult season pass | $185 | Jan 15, 2013 | skihistory |
| 2011-12 | adult day | $20 | Jan 15, 2012 | skihistory |
| 2011-12 | adult season pass | $185 | Jan 15, 2012 | skihistory |
| 2009-10 | adult day | $17 | Jan 15, 2010 | skihistory |
| 2009-10 | adult season pass | $170 | Jan 15, 2010 | skihistory |
| 2005-06 | adult day | $15 | Jan 15, 2006 | skihistory |
| 2005-06 | adult season pass | $160 | Jan 15, 2006 | skihistory |
| 2004-05 | adult day | $15 | Jan 15, 2005 | skihistory |
| 2004-05 | adult season pass | $160 | Jan 15, 2005 | skihistory |
| 2003-04 | adult day | $15 | Jan 15, 2004 | skihistory |
| 2003-04 | adult season pass | $160 | Jan 15, 2004 | skihistory |
| 2002-03 | adult day | $15 | Jan 15, 2003 | skihistory |
| 2002-03 | adult season pass | $160 | Jan 15, 2003 | skihistory |
| 1995-96 | adult day | $15 | Jan 15, 1996 | skihistory |
| 1994-95 | adult day | $15 | Jan 15, 1995 | skihistory |
| 1992-93 | adult day | $14 | Jan 15, 1993 | skihistory |
| 1969-70 | adult day | $3 | Jan 15, 1970 | skihistory |
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Straight-line distance between the areas' map coordinates. Compare with the closest two.
Where these numbers come from
No attribute observations recorded yet.