Friday Ski Club Snow Report: The State of Winter Across North America

Friday Ski Club Snow Report: The State of Winter Across North America

The State of Winter Across North America

At this point in the season, the noise has faded — and the patterns are clearer.

We’re past the early chaos: the rain scares, the endless model watching, the overhyped storms that didn’t quite deliver. What’s replaced it is something better — a more reliable winter rhythm.

Storm tracks are behaving. Cold air is mostly cooperating. And a familiar group of resorts is quietly pulling ahead, while others are relying more on grooming than snowfall.

Below is a region-by-region snapshot of how winter is actually shaping up, followed by ranked 7-day and 14-day snowfall totals so the story stays grounded in numbers — not vibes.

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❄️ NORTHEAST (US)

The Big Picture

The Northeast has settled into a productive — if unspectacular — stretch.

This hasn’t been a season of massive single storms, but rather repeated moderate events, which is often better for actual skiing. Coverage builds more evenly, and surfaces recover faster.

Northern Vermont and Maine continue to benefit from elevation, latitude, and favorable storm tracks. Southern New England remains more variable — conditions improve quickly after snow, but fade just as fast without it.

If you’re skiing trees, the difference between north and south is noticeable.

Ranked by 14-Day Snowfall

  • Jay Peak Resort — 7d: 22” | 14d: 38”
  • Sugarloaf — 20” | 34”
  • Stowe Mountain Resort — 18” | 31”
  • Killington Resort — 16” | 28”
  • Sugarbush Resort — 15” | 26”
  • Sunday River — 14” | 24”
  • Whiteface Mountain — 13” | 22”
  • Mount Snow — 11” | 19”
  • Okemo Mountain Resort — 10” | 17”
  • Hunter Mountain — 9” | 15”

Northern exposure continues to matter more than hype.

🏔️ ROCKIES (UT, CO, WY, MT, ID)

The Big Picture

This is what a healthy Rockies winter looks like.

Cold air has been established long enough for snowfall to accumulate instead of cycling away. Storms are spaced well enough to keep surfaces fresh rather than reset.

Utah continues to lead on consistency, while northern Colorado and Wyoming quietly build depth that pays off later in the season.

There’s very little guesswork here.

Ranked by 14-Day Snowfall

  • Alta Ski Area — 7d: 34” | 14d: 58”
  • Snowbird — 32” | 55”
  • Powder Mountain — 30” | 52”
  • Brighton Resort — 28” | 49”
  • Steamboat Ski Resort — 26” | 46”
  • Jackson Hole Mountain Resort — 24” | 44”
  • Winter Park Resort — 23” | 42”
  • Big Sky Resort — 22” | 40”
  • Aspen Snowmass — 21” | 38”
  • Copper Mountain — 20” | 36”

If you value reliability over drama, this region continues to deliver.

🌊 WEST COAST — CALIFORNIA (Tahoe + Mammoth)

The Big Picture

California remains a region of high ceiling — with timing required.

Storms have delivered legitimate totals, but spacing between systems and freezing levels still decide day-to-day quality. When conditions line up, skiing is excellent. When they don’t, patience matters.

The base is there. Now it’s about catching the reloads.

Ranked by 14-Day Snowfall

  • Palisades Tahoe — 7d: 26” | 14d: 44”
  • Sugar Bowl Resort — 25” | 42”
  • Kirkwood Mountain Resort — 24” | 40”
  • Mammoth Mountain — 22” | 38”
  • Mount Rose Ski Tahoe — 21” | 36”
  • Heavenly Mountain Resort — 19” | 33”
  • Northstar California Resort — 18” | 31”
  • Homewood Mountain Resort — 17” | 29”
  • Bear Valley — 15” | 26”
  • Sierra-at-Tahoe — 14” | 24”

This is a region that rewards flexibility more than planning.

🌲 PACIFIC NORTHWEST (WA / OR)

The Big Picture

The Pacific Northwest is doing exactly what it always does.

Volume is there. Quality depends on elevation and temperature timing.

Higher-elevation resorts continue to outperform during colder windows, while lower elevations improve quickly when snow levels drop.

Ranked by 14-Day Snowfall

  • Mount Baker Ski Area — 7d: 30” | 14d: 52”
  • Crystal Mountain — 27” | 47”
  • Stevens Pass — 25” | 44”
  • Mount Hood Meadows — 24” | 42”
  • Timberline Lodge — 22” | 39”
  • White Pass — 21” | 37”
  • Mission Ridge — 18” | 33”
  • Mount Bachelor — 17” | 31”
  • 49 Degrees North — 15” | 28”
  • Hoodoo — 14” | 26”

🇨🇦 CANADA (BC & Alberta)

The Big Picture

Canada is quietly having one of the most dependable winters on the continent.

No viral storm totals — just consistent cold and steady snowfall, especially across interior British Columbia and the Canadian Rockies.

This is the kind of winter that skis better than it headlines.

Ranked by 14-Day Snowfall

  • Revelstoke Mountain Resort — 7d: 28” | 14d: 48”
  • Whistler Blackcomb — 26” | 45”
  • Kicking Horse Mountain Resort — 24” | 42”
  • Big White Ski Resort — 23” | 40”
  • Sun Peaks Resort — 22” | 38”
  • Lake Louise Ski Resort — 20” | 35”
  • Banff Sunshine Village — 19” | 33”
  • Red Mountain — 18” | 31”
  • Fernie Alpine Resort — 17” | 29”
  • SilverStar — 16” | 27”

Final Friday Ski Club Take

Short-term totals tell you where to ski this weekend.
Longer trends tell you who actually wins the season.

If you want certainty, look west and north.
If you want upside, timing still matters.

And if you’re paying attention, you already know which places quietly win every year.

The season is in a good place — and it’s about to get interesting.

(And yes, the Friday Ski Club shop is there if you want to look like you planned this.)

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