The snow came down heavy at Jackson Hole back in mid-February, providing several days of sweet powder skiing right when I got out there.
The snow came down heavy at Jackson Hole back in mid-February, providing several days of sweet powder skiing right when I got out there.

For quite a while this winter the snowfalls statistics have looked a little whacky across the United States. Ski resorts that are usually nowhere near the top of the season snowfall total list were right up there, far ahead of the typical biggest winners. Things are starting to look a bit more normal, but, surprisingly, a Vermont resort is still topping the list. These are the 5 ski resorts that have seen the most snowfall so far this winter.

The 5 Ski Resorts That Have Seen The Most Snow This Season

5. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming – 288 inches of snowfall this season.

  • 98 inch snow depth at the summit.
  • 67 inch snow depth at mid-mountain.
  • 4 inches of snow in the last 48 hours.

4. Sugar Bowl Resort, California – 290 inches of snowfall this season.

  • 71 inch snow depth at the summit.
  • 37 inch snow depth at the base.
  • 2 inches of snow in the last 7 days.

3. Alyeska Resort, Alaska – 316 inches of snowfall this season.

  • 100 inch snow depth at the summit.
  • 53 inch snow depth mid-mountain.
  • 12 inch snow depth at the base.

2. Mt. Baker Ski Area, Washington – 352 inches of snowfall this season.

  • 166 inch snow depth at Pan Dome.
  • 99 inch snow depth at Heather Meadows.
  • 142 inches of snow fell in December, the biggest month this year so far.

1. Jay Peak Resort, Vermont – 353 inches of snowfall this season.

  • 24-60 inch base depth.
  • 81 of 82 trails open, 9 of 9 lifts spinning.
  • 5 inches of new snow in the last 7 days.

Nolan Deck is a writer for Unofficial Networks, covering skiing and outdoor adventure. After growing up and skiing in Maine, he moved to the Denver area for college where he continues to live and work...