It’s been a good, snowy weekend for many areas across the western half of the United States, with areas in Idaho, Oregon, California, and more recording some serious snowfall totals. In the past 24 hours alone, 4 resorts have reported more than a foot of new snowfall, while a few others reported close to or at a foot. If you’re looking to book a last minute mid-week powder trip, one of these 5 resorts might be the place for you.
5. Mt. Bachelor, Oregon – 12 inches in the past 24 hours
Mt. Bachelor recorded 12 inches of new snowfall in the past 24 hours, with 5 inches falling overnight. Even more impressive, the mountain has seen 37 inches in the past 48 hours, bringing their 7 day total up to 61 inches.
4. Brundage, Idaho – 15 inches in the past 24 hours
Brundage recorded 15 inches of new snow over the past 24 hours, with 6 inches falling since 4:30pm yesterday. Their 48 hour total is up to 22 inches, 72 hour total up to 28 inches, and week total up to 39 inches.
3. Mt. Shasta Ski Park, California – 16 inches in the past 24 hours
Mt. Shasta Ski Park in California has seen 16 inches of new snowfall in the past 24 hours, bringing their 48 hour total up to 27 inches. Their 72 hour total sits at 39 inches, and they’ve seen 71 inches since the start of March.
1. Willamette Pass Ski Resort, Oregon – 18 inches in the past 24 hours (tied for 1st)
Willamette Pass Ski Resort in Oregon has seen 18 inches of new snowfall in the past 24 hours, with 32 inches falling in the past 48 hours. Their 7 day total sits at 52 inches, bringing their base depth to 96 inches and season snowfall total up to 254 inches.
1. Tamarack Resort, Idaho – 18 inches in the past 24 hours (tied for 1st)
Like Willamette Pass, Tamarack Resort has seen 18 inches of new snowfall in the past 24 hours and 32 inches in the past 48 hours. The recent storm brought a total of 47 inches to the resort, bringing the season total up to 268 inches.
