The Lakes Region in Winter

Thank you for stopping by. Winter is a long season here. In 2026, ice-out on Lake Winnipesaukee was not declared until April 12, and we use every frozen week of it.

In January 2025, the New England Pond Hockey Classic put 26 rinks on Meredith Bay. Over on Alton Bay, planes land on a plowed ice runway. Wolfeboro's Pop Whalen Ice and Arts Center keeps public skating hours, with ice all year long. Skiers can reach 24 ski areas within 90 minutes of Laconia. Snowmobilers have 7,000 miles of trail across the state, and the Belknap Snowmobilers groom the local network around Gilford and Laconia.

Winter here suits people who love being out in the cold, and people who want a slow, quiet season at home. It does ask more of a house. Before you buy, I check the heat, the pipes, the driveway and who plows the road.

The guides and articles below go deeper. You can call me anytime to discuss.

Corina CisnerosCisneros Realty Group, Gilford