364,274 resort ratings from real skiers

The Best Ski Resorts for Powder Skiing in USA

Updated August 2026

Finding that perfect powder stash is the holy grail for many skiers. Our powder zone rankings reveal where you're most likely to score those face-shot, floating-on-air turns that keep us dreaming all summer. These rankings come straight from fellow powder hounds in the Snomad community who've tracked down the goods and shared their finds. No marketing fluff here—just real insights from riders who've carved through the fresh stuff. Found your own secret powder paradise? Share your experience by leaving a review.

Looking for more than just powder? Check out our other USA rankings for Tree Skiing, Off-Piste, or see which resorts excel for Advanced riders. If you're planning a complete trip, our Accommodation Options and Value for Money rankings might help seal the deal.

League Table

60 runs3637 feet3 lifts

37th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Mad River Glen

4.05 powder rating (10 ratings)

88 runs5774 feet6 lifts

38th

🇺🇸 Washington

49 Degrees North

4.04 powder rating (13 ratings)

47 runs8852 feet8 lifts

39th

🇺🇸 California

Sierra-at-Tahoe

4.03 powder rating (18 ratings)

186 runs12998 feet19 lifts

40th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Breckenridge

4.00 powder rating (149 ratings)

72 runs8250 feet5 lifts

41st

🇺🇸 Utah

Sundance

4.00 powder rating (33 ratings)

56 runs8500 feet6 lifts

42nd

🇺🇸 California

Bear Valley

3.97 powder rating (19 ratings)

62 runs4004 feet4 lifts

43rd

🇺🇸 New Hampshire

Waterville Valley

3.95 powder rating (10 ratings)

66 runs9700 feet4 lifts

44th

🇺🇸 Nevada

Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe

3.93 powder rating (21 ratings)

149 runs13150 feet11 lifts

45th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Telluride

3.91 powder rating (32 ratings)

Featured Resorts

🇫🇷 France

Saint Sorlin d'Arves

4.10 (10 ratings)

🇮🇹 Italy

Alagna Valsesia - Monterosa Ski

4.68 (11 ratings)

🇨🇦 British Columbia

Revelstoke

4.58 (191 ratings)

🇫🇷 France

La Plagne

4.32 (529 ratings)

113 runs10067 feet14 lifts

46th

🇺🇸 California / Nevada

Heavenly

3.89 powder rating (78 ratings)

340 runs10026 feet30 lifts

47th

🇺🇸 Utah

Park City

3.88 powder rating (84 ratings)

70 runs7803 feet2 lifts

48th

🇺🇸 Idaho

Brundage Mountain Resort

3.85 powder rating (10 ratings)

38 runs1530 feet16 lifts

49th

🇺🇸 Minnesota

Afton Alps

3.82 powder rating (17 ratings)

85 runs7012 feet8 lifts

50th

🇺🇸 Washington

Crystal Mountain (WA)

3.81 powder rating (24 ratings)

87 runs10488 feet6 lifts

51st

🇺🇸 Utah

Solitude Mountain Resort

3.78 powder rating (23 ratings)

64 runs11700 feet1 lifts

52nd

🇺🇸 Colorado

Cooper

3.71 powder rating (14 ratings)

121 runs9065 feet9 lifts

53rd

🇺🇸 Oregon

Mt. Bachelor

3.67 powder rating (15 ratings)

117 runs4395 feet8 lifts

54th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Stowe Mountain

3.66 powder rating (38 ratings)

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