Ski resorts with most snow right now are Mammoth Mountain, Mt Hood Meadows and more. Mammoth Mountain has topped the list with 245 inches of snow this year.
The facilities will remain open for longer if favorable weather continues.
The skiing season is almost finished with summer heat melting snow all over the world. But, many skiing enthusiasts have yet to bid farewell to their favorite pastime.
With most of the renowned skiing resorts shutting down operations for the summer, only a handful of these establishments remain open at full capacity.
The snowfall is decreasing with every passing day and skiers are looking for alternatives to pass their time. However, not all ski trails have shut down as some areas are seeing new snow despite the month of May already kicking in.
Here, we have prepared a list of top 10 ski resorts currently operational and their existing snow depths.
Top Ski Resorts and Their Snow Depth in 2023
| 12) Silver Mountain | 72-82″ |
| 11) Mt. Bachelor | 33-95″ |
| 10) Crystal Mountain | 30-114″ |
| 9) Heavenly Mountain Resort | 55-133″ |
| 8) Snowbird Ski Resort | 135″ |
| 7) Solitude Mountain Resort | 135″ |
| 6) Timberline Lodge | 102-155″ |
| 5) Brighton Resort | 156″ |
| 4) Tignes Station De Ski | 39-160″ |
| 3) Palisades Tahoe | 38-195″ |
| 2) Kirkwood Mountain Resort | 126-200″ |
| 1) Mammoth Mountain | 180-245″ |
Although the Les Breuleux Ski Resort in Switzerland currently has the thickest snow at nearly 394″ thick, we haven’t included it in the list as it has shut down for the season.
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1) Mammoth Mountain [180-245″]
Mammoth Mountain is a volcano with a height of over 11000 feet. It lies inside the Inyo National Forest in Mammoth Lakes, California.
The mountain is the third-most-popular ski resort in the US with an annual visitor count of over 1.3 million skiers.
Mammoth Mountain currently has a base depth ranging from 180″ to 245″.
As per a weather forecast by Snow Forecast, over six inches of new snow will fall in the next three to six days.
As of now, 66 out of 173 skiing trails in the resort are open. Similarly, the lifts are open for use from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
The resort and ski trail are projected to remain operational until May 31.
2) Kirkwood Mountain Resort [126-200″]
Kirkwood Mountain Resort is a ski resort located in Kirkwood, California. It currently has a base snow depth of 126″ to 200″.
While Kirkwood was initially scheduled to be closed on April 30 for summer, the non-receding snow depth has extended its operation for two more weeks. However, the ski trails will only be open on weekends from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
While there has been no snowfall in the last week, the weather is forecasted to be changed soon. NWS forecasters expect new snow to fall heavily on May 3, 4, and 5. Over 10 inches of new snow will fall in the next week, with 4 inches on May 3 and 3 inches on May 4 & 5.
The resort has 13 lifts and 90 open trails to support the heavy footfall expected in the upcoming week. Skiers all over the US are expected to visit due to consistent snowfall forecasted in the area.
3) Palisades Tahoe [38-195″]
Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort is situated in Olympic Valley, California. It is the site where the Winter Olympics took place in 1960.
Palisades currently have a base depth measuring between 38″ and 195″. Spring snow prevails at the top of the summit, whereas machine-groomed snow lies at the base.
The resort is operational at less than 50% capacity. 10 out of 36 lifts and 119 out of 270 ski trails are operational at the moment. It is projected to close for the summer less than a week later on May 7.
On average, it snows throughout the year on Palisades Tahoe. However, May and June are some of the driest months with an average of 4″ and 0.4″ of snowfall in the last 10 years.
4) Tignes Station De Ski [39-160″]
Tignes Station De Ski, also known as Tignes Ski Resort, is a skiing hub located in the French Alps. It is located at an elevation of over 11300 feet.
Tignes has a snow depth between 39 inches and 160 inches. It has spring snow, which is considered the best type of snow for ski touring.
The resort is scheduled to open until May 6 for the current skiing season and resume in November. However, the date can be extended in case of favorable weather.
As of now, 75 out of the 125 ski routes are operational along with 49 lifts. Despite May already kicking in, it is constantly snowing in the area.
On May 1, over 7 inches of fresh snow fell, whereas nearly six inches of fresh snow fell on April 30.
5) Brighton Resort [156″]
The Brighton Ski Resort is located in Brighton, Utah. With a top height of 10,750 feet, it is a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding.
Right now, the resort has a base snow depth of 156″. It has packed powder snow at the summit, which is considered a relatively smooth condition for skiing.
There has been 10 inches of snowfall in the last 10 days along with 18 inches forecasted in the next 10 days.
The resort is fully operational with all of its 65 ski runs and eight lifts open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. It is projected to be closed down for the season on May 29 until November 11.
The Brighton ski club was first opened in 1936 and named after Thomas W. Brighton, the person credited with building the foundation for the trail. It is now owned and managed by Boyne Resorts.
The trail is most famous as the shooting location for the Disney movies Cloud 9 and Johnny Tsunami.
6) Timberline Lodge [102-155″]
Timberline Lodge is a ski base located in Mount Hood, Oregon. It has a top height of over 11,200 feet.
As of now, the ski trail has a base depth ranging from 102 inches to 155 inches. While the summit has machine-groomed ice suitable for skiing, the base has variable conditions.
Currently, 4 out of 8 chairlifts are operational alongside 55% of ski trails in the area. Timberline is also one of the few resorts to facilitate night skiing. On normal days, the lifts are operational from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. However, on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the lifts are open until 10:00 pm.
Although there has been no snow in the last eight days, weather forecasters expect a change in the coming week. You can expect snow of up to 5 inches and 4 inches on May 4 and 5, respectively.
Likewise, the facility will be taking guests until August 31 when it will finally close for summer and resume on November 11.
7) Solitude Mountain Resort [135″]
Solitude Mountain Resort is located near Salt Lake City, Utah. It has an elevation of 10488 feet at the top and 7988 feet at the bottom.
As of now, the mountain has a snow depth of 135 inches with spring snow existing at the peak. The runs are operating at 83% capacity with 72 out of 87 trails still available. Likewise, all eight lifts are also fully operational.
The area hasn’t seen fresh snowfall in the last week; the last time it snowed was 11 inches on Tuesday, April 25.
Forecasters expect minor snowfall in the next few days: O.8 inches on May 4 & 5, 3 inches on May 6, and 4 inches on May 7.
The site has been open for the season since November 10 and is expected to shut down on May 21. But, the resort can remain open for longer if favorable weather persists.
8) Snowbird Ski Resort [135″]
Snowbird Ski Resort is a skiing and snowboarding facility in Utah.
Right now, Snowbird has 135 inches of snow at the summit. While the snow condition is variable, new snowfall is predicted to occur on May 4, 5, 6 & 7.
At the moment, only 48 out of the 140 runs and 1 out of 14 lifts are open for use. The lift’s operation hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm every day of the week.
Snowbird is considered one of the hardest terrains to ski in North America. Most of its trails are for intermediates, whereas a few are for experts only.
It opened for the season on November 18, 2022, and is scheduled to be closed on May 29. Although the skiing routes will be closed, the resort will remain open for the whole year with many fun activities to participate in during the summer.
9) Heavenly Mountain Resort [55-133″]
The Heavenly Mountain Resort is located near South Lake Tahoe in California.
It has a maximum elevation of 10,067 feet at the summit and 6255 feet at the bottom of the mountain. At the moment, the resort’s snow depth varies from 55 inches to 133 inches. It has machine-groomed ice at the base and powder snow at the peak.
The mountain is still seeing occasional snowfall even though it’s May. On May 2, the resort saw a fresh snowfall of seven inches. The weather forecasters predict light snowfall on May 4 and 6.
As of May 3, 68 out of the 114 trails along with five out of 27 lifts are in operation.
The trails opened for the season on November 12, 2022, and are expected to remain functional until May 7.
Heavenly is considered one of the hardest mountains for skiing. It has a difficulty score of 73.3 with a 3,527-foot vertical drop. 30% of skiing routes located there are expert levels with few benefits for beginners.
10) Crystal Mountain [30-114″]
The Crystal Mountain Ski Resort is situated in Enumclaw, Washington. It has an elevation of 7,012 feet at the peak and 4400 feet at the bottom.
As of now, the resort has a snow depth ranging from 30 inches to 114 inches. It has machine-groomed snow at the top and bottom.
With summer approaching, only 15 out of the 85 runs remain operational for the season along with nine out of the 11 lifts. The resort is projected to close on May 21; the lifts are only open on weekends from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The area saw mild snowfall last week which will continue for several days.
The resort was founded in 1962; it is currently owned by Boyne Resorts. Crystal Mountain became a popular destination for skiers all over North America after it organized the collegiate ski championships in 1965.