Getting a week of powder on a booked ski trip is usually a matter of luck more than anything else. Weather fluctuates week by week, month by month, and year by year. It’s impossible to guarantee that the snow will be exactly where you want it unless you decide day of. But if you’re looking to increase your chances, booking a ski resort that’s known to have a high average snowfall is a great move. These are the 6 snowiest ski resorts in Colorado.
(This list is based on averages provided by resorts. Some resorts record their averages in different manners.)
6. Beaver Creek – 323 inches
Beaver Creek’s 2,082 acres of skiable terrain see an average snowfall of 323 inches. The resort features 24 chairlifts, 167 trails, and 3 terrain parks, with 34% of the mountain’s terrain being considered advanced.
5. Winter Park Resort – 344.6 inches
Winter Park Resort’s two distinct mountains see an average of 344.6 inches of snowfall in a year. The area features 23 lifts, and 3,081 of total skiable acres. There are 166 designated trails and 1,212 acres of off-piste terrain.
4. Vail Ski Resort – 354 inches
Vail Ski Resort’s 5,317 acres of terrain see an average snowfall of 354 inches. The mountain includes 32 chairlifts and 278 trails, 53% of which are considered advance terrain.
3. Loveland Ski Area – 380 inches
Loveland Ski Area above Eisenhower Tunnel sees an average snowfall of 380 inches in a year. It features 94 trails, with 1,800 lift served acres and 100 hikeable acres in-bounds. 46% of the area’s terrain is considered advanced.
2. Silverton Mountain – 400+ inches
Silverton Mountain, one of Colorado’s most unique mountain experiences, sees an average annual snowfall above 400 inches. The mountain has a lift-accessed vertical drop of 1,900 feet, and 100% of its terrain is considered advanced/expert.
1. Wolf Creek Ski Area – 430 inches
Wolf Creek Ski Area is widely regarded as Colorado’s snowiest ski area, recording an average annual snowfall of 430 inches. The mountain features 1,600 acres of skiable terrain, with its longest run reaching 2 miles.
