This is a report on the deepest snowpacks at ski resorts in North America that are currently open as of April 11th, 2012.
The Snow Clearly Fell in the Northwest This Year.
– 4 of the top 5 deepest snowpacks are in Washington state.
– British Columbia wasn’t too far behind holding down 4 spots in the top 10.
– Washington tallied 5 of the top 20 spots
– British Columbia brought home 7 of the top 20 spots.
– California had a late season comeback strong to land it 2 spots in the top 20.
– Oregon grabbed 4 spots in the top 20.
– Alaska held on to 2 spots in the top 20.
THE 20 DEEPEST SNOWPACKS IN NORTH AMERICA:
#1 – Mt. Baker, WA = 307″
#2 – Alpental, WA = 231″
#2 – Snoqualmie, WA = 231″
#4 – Mt. Washington, B.C. = 230″
#5 – White Pass, WA = 227″
#5 – Mt. Seymour, B.C. = 227″
#7 – Grouse Mountain, B.C. = 224″
#8 – Cypress Mountain, B.C. = 209″
#9 – Timberline Lodge, OR = 199″
#10 – Kirkwood, CA = 186″
#11 – Alyeska, AK = 182″
#12 – Mt. Bachelor, OR = 181″
#13 – Fernie, B.C. = 162″
#14 – Eagle Crest, AK = 159″
#15 – Mt. Ashland, OR = 168″
#16 – Mt. Hood Meadows, OR = 158″
#17 – Crystal Mountain, WA = 147″
#18 – Whitewater, B.C. = 144″
#19 – Alpine Meadows, CA = 135″
#19 – Whistler Blackcomb, B.C. = 135”