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The story of this year’s North American snowfall has been a dramatic tale of boom or bust. Areas like the powder highway in British Columbia are enjoying an early-season boom, with several resorts reporting higher-than-average snowfall. On the other hand, regions in the American Pacific Northwest have had a less-than-stellar start. But PNW skiers, do not fret: 3-6 feet of snow is rumoured to be on the way later this week.
So where can you find the deepest snow right now? Specifically, which North American Resorts have already broken the 100-inch mark? Below is the definitive list of North American Resorts with over 100 inches of snowfall, according to OpenSnow, broken down alphabetically by state or province.
North American Resorts with Over 100 Inches of Snow
Alaska
The first and northernmost region on this list is Alaska, the proverbial king of snowfall in the U.S. Following a record-breaking 2024-25 season, this winter seems to have a more measured start. While local skiers have been able to enjoy consistent, cold conditions, Alaska is still waiting on a signature storm to push it to those ridiculous numbers seen last season. Despite this, Alaska still has two resorts with over 100 inches of snowfall this year.
Eaglecrest Ski Area – 158”
Alyeska Resort – 150″
Alberta
Alberta, which often sits in the shadow of its neighbors on the B.C. powder highway, is holding its own with an impressive early-season showing. While just narrowly missing out on the truly snow-rich storm cycles, the often-forgotten-about province has put itself on the map with its two most iconic resorts in the 100+ inch club.
Lake Louise Ski Resort – 148”
Banff Sunshine Village Ski and Snowboard Resort – 123”
British Columbia
Leading all regions with an astounding 12 resorts surpassing the 100-inch mark, British Columbia is the undisputed powerhouse of the early 2025-26 ski season. Shames Mountain Ski Area, for instance, is knocking on the doors of a truly memorable, and perhaps record-breaking, ski season this year. Unlike the slower start seen south of the Canada-U.S. border, BC’s consistent storm cycles and cold temperatures have created the most reliable early-season skiing on the continent.
Shames Mountain Ski Area – 310”
Manning Park Resort – 182”
Revelstoke Mountain Resort – 173”
Whistler Blackcomb – 156”
Powder King Mountain Resort – 155”
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort – 150”
Hudson Bay Mountain Resort – 148”
Whitewater Mountain Resort – 143”
Mount Cain Alpine Park – 140”
Fernie Alpine Resort -126”
Panarama Mountain Resort – 107″
Apex Mountain Resort – 105″
Oregon
‘Oof’ is perhaps the most accurate way to describe the early-season sentiment in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. While the region has been experiencing a warm snow drought, it appears the tide is finally turning. Timberline Lodge Ski Area has just recently surpassed the 100-inch mark, which is a hopeful signal that more snow is on the way.
Timberline Lodge Ski Area – 110″
Vermont
Heading for a stop out east, Vermont has been very snow-rich this early season. With three resorts over the 100-inch mark, ice-coasters have been able to stack many powder days. Nevermind that some less-than-ideal weather patterns are coming this weekend. Instead, focus on the deep base and powder days already this season.
Jay Peak Resort – 192”
Smugglers Notch Resort – 113”
Stowe Mountain Resort – 110”
Washington
Washington has mirrored the struggles of its southern neighbor, facing a grueling start to the 2025-26 season. Beyond the snow accumulation, catastrophic flooding has severed Highway 2, the primary roadway for the Stevens Pass crowd. With reports suggesting the highway could be shut down for months due to significant washouts, there may be a silver lining. Washington has two resorts eclipsing the 100-inch mark.
White Pass Ski Area – 133”
Mt. Baker Ski Area – 121″
Wyoming
After a quiet November, Wyoming has officially entered the “boom” phase. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is the first in the region, but definitely not the last resort to pass the 100-inch threshold. The timing couldn’t be better: as the resort celebrates its 60th anniversary this weekend, the Aerial Tram starts spinning today. With Wyoming expecting to be a winner in the next 72-hours with up to four feet of snow, Wyoming is officially back on track for the 2025-26 season.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort – 106”
The resorts on this list, all surpassing the 100-inch snowfall milestone, clearly illustrate the current geographical divides in accumulation. Whether you are chasing the deep base in Western Canada or exploring the unexpectedly good conditions in the Northeast, the snow is out there.
This list, however, is merely a snapshot of the current conditions, which are expected to change soon. With significant storms forecasted–especially the massive storm rumored for the Pacific Northwest–we fully expect to see many more resorts join the exclusive 100-Inch Club in the weeks to come.
