UPDATED: 26 Ski Areas Will Be Open This Weekend In North America

*Mt Norquay this past weekend | Photo: Mt Norquay | Cover: Lookout Pass*

Ski season is officially underway in North America and 18 ski areas are projected to spin lifts this upcoming weekend.

Related: Lake Louise Opens Tomorrow!

With all the new snow across the west, Lake Louise, Wolf Creek, and Great Divide are crashing the 2017/2018 season a little bit early. As far as powder turns go, our bet is currently on Timberline and Lake Louise for the softest, lift-accessed snow in North America this week into the weekend.

“Storm number 3 will move into the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday evening, bringing heavy snow to the cascades once again. This storm will not feature the same pool of cold Canadian air so snow levels will be higher. The most moisture will once again line up West to East, stretching from the Cascades to the Northern Rockies. You can see the storm moving in off the PNW below.” – Powderchasers

If you’re trying to dial in your turns or hit the park– A-Basin, Loveland, and Mt Rose will all be serving up some tasty groomers on man-made snow thanks to cold temps that are perfect for snowmaking efforts.