Jay Peak will experience variable spring conditions from Wednesday, May 6th through Saturday, May 9th, 2026. Temperatures will range from lows around 37°F to highs near 50°F, with feels-like temperatures averaging 41°F. The resort is scheduled to reopen on May 8th. Visitors should prepare for unsettled weather with precipitation likely during this period.
Moderate cloud cover will dominate, averaging 66% throughout the forecast period. Humidity levels will remain elevated at 75%, with dew points around 35°F creating damp conditions. Winds will be light to moderate, averaging 8 mph from the west-northwest. Barometric pressure will hold steady near 1009 mb. Expect approximately 1.0 inch of total precipitation, primarily as rain, though no significant snow accumulation is forecast.
Wednesday brings the highest precipitation probability at 82%, with rain expected. Thursday shows an 11% chance of lingering rain showers before skies become mostly cloudy. Friday improves to partly sunny conditions with a 21% rain chance. Saturday remains partly cloudy with a 38% chance of mixed rain and snow showers, though accumulation is unlikely. Overall, conditions will be cool and damp, typical for late spring in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.