Foster’s Hole
Conditions
Swim: allowed. Conditions for Foster’s Hole (Notch Brook) near Stowe: NWS at the pin and—when configured—USGS trend. Cold brook flow changes fast after rain—confirm depth before you jump.
On this page
Snapshot
Quick read for weather, water, trail, and season.
Weather and river readings may show recent public-service data; other fields stay from the guide for this place.
Weather
Partly Cloudy, 23°F
National Weather Service forecast, updated Apr 7, 3:42 AM.
Rain read
Rain chance in the next several hours may reach about 84% in that outlook.
Compare with the forecast you use for travel.
River flow
29 cfs
W BRANCH LITTLE R ABV BINGHAM FALLS NEAR STOWE, VT · updated Apr 7, 2:35 AM · USGS
Clarity
Varies
Storm runoff adds color; calm weather often clears surface water.
Crowd & parking
Plan ahead
Hot days stack people and cars—have a backup plan.
Approach
Uneven natural tread
Roots, gravel, and slick stone are normal near the water.
Setting
Stowe
Northern forest and river-edge mix typical of Vermont.
Timing
Earlier often calmer
Midday heat and weekends add use.
Mosquitoes
Seasonal
Repellent evenings.
Ticks
Check after
Brush and grass near banks.
Daily pulse
Match forecast, any live gage, and what you see at the water
Cold mountain brook with a small falls into a deep pocket—confirm depth before jumping. Slippery rock; water shoes help. No lifeguards; keep children within reach.
Air & rain
| Time | Temp | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 AM | 23°F | 11% chance |
| 4:00 AM | 22°F | 15% chance |
| 5:00 AM | 22°F | 19% chance |
| 6:00 AM | 22°F | 23% chance |
| 7:00 AM | 21°F | 33% chance |
| 8:00 AM | 24°F | 43% chance |
| 9:00 AM | 25°F | 53% chance |
| 10:00 AM | 27°F | 63% chance |
| 11:00 AM | 29°F | 74% chance |
| 12:00 PM | 30°F | 84% chance |
| 1:00 PM | 31°F | 73% chance |
| 2:00 PM | 32°F | 62% chance |
Overnight
Slight Chance Snow Showers
~21°F
Tuesday
Snow Showers
~33°F
Tuesday Night
Mostly Clear
~14°F
Wednesday
Sunny
~41°F
Wednesday Night
Mostly Clear
~27°F
Pair regional radar with hourly/daily tables when NWS loads. Live forecast: National Weather Service.
Water
Where the reading comes from
West Branch Little River above Bingham Falls near Stowe, VT (USGS 04288225)
Gage is on the West Branch Little River above Bingham Falls—same mountain drainage family as Notch Brook near Foster’s, but not the identical channel. Use discharge as a trend for runoff pulses, then read Notch Brook on site.
How to use it
29 cfs
W BRANCH LITTLE R ABV BINGHAM FALLS NEAR STOWE, VT · USGS · updated Apr 7, 2:35 AM
Clarity
Storm-dependent
Heavy rain often adds color and debris.
Flow trend
Watch the live curve when loaded
Pair with color, sound, and debris at the bank.
Rain outlook
Check your forecast
Thunderstorms can change rivers quickly.
Recent rain
Weigh gage + bank
Mud lines and noise are field clues.
People
Parking
See access summary
From Stowe village, Mountain Road to Notch Brook Road; community sources describe roadside pull-off parking along Notch Brook Road (no formal lot) and a short walk down stone steps to the pool. Verify parking striping an
Approach
Varies by access
Multiple entries may exist along a corridor—read each stop.
In the water
No lifeguards
Supervise children within reach in moving water.
Approach
Footing
Natural tread
Closed-toe shoes with grip beat smooth soles.
If the water looks bigger, faster, or colder than you planned for, pause and pick another day.
From Stowe village, Mountain Road to Notch Brook Road; community sources describe roadside pull-off parking along Notch Brook Road (no formal lot) and a short walk down stone steps to the pool. Verify parking striping and neighbor clearance on arrival—do not block driveways.
Closed-toe shoes with real grip for cobble and wet rock.
Nature
Corridor
River-edge Vermont
Give wildlife and anglers space.
- Songbirds
- Ducks
- Shared river use
Timing
Morning calmer
Afternoons add heat and people.
Observation only.
Bugs
Bug watch
Seasonal
Vermont norms.
Mosquitoes
Possible
Breeze helps.
Ticks
Present
Check after.
Sun
UV
Seasonal
Water glare adds exposure.
Midday
Summer arc
Shade shifts.
Feel
Strong mid-summer
Hydrate.
Peak window
Roughly 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Hint only.