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

141 runs12408 feet13 lifts

55th

🇺🇸 Colorado

Keystone

3.65 powder rating (85 ratings)

71 runs10970 feet3 lifts

56th

🇺🇸 Utah

Brian Head Resort

3.58 powder rating (26 ratings)

155 runs4241 feet14 lifts

57th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Killington Resort

3.55 powder rating (54 ratings)

34 runs7700 feet3 lifts

58th

🇺🇸 California

Boreal Mountain Resort

3.54 powder rating (14 ratings)

140 runs3140 feet11 lifts

59th

🇺🇸 Maine

Sunday River

3.54 powder rating (13 ratings)

81 runs10677 feet5 lifts

60th

🇺🇸 New Mexico

Angel Fire Resort

3.54 powder rating (12 ratings)

89 runs7582 feet7 lifts

61st

🇺🇸 Idaho

Bogus Basin

3.53 powder rating (44 ratings)

170 runs4237 feet11 lifts

62nd

🇺🇸 Maine

Sugarloaf

3.53 powder rating (16 ratings)

120 runs9150 feet12 lifts

63rd

🇺🇸 Idaho

Sun Valley

3.50 powder rating (19 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)

60 runs4848 feet3 lifts

64th

🇺🇸 West Virginia

Snowshoe Mountain

3.50 powder rating (10 ratings)

103 runs9570 feet16 lifts

65th

🇺🇸 Utah

Deer Valley Resort

3.49 powder rating (41 ratings)

60 runs2250 feet11 lifts

66th

🇺🇸 New York

Holiday Valley

3.45 powder rating (41 ratings)

38 runs6890 feet1 lifts

67th

🇺🇸 California

Mt. Shasta Ski Park

3.45 powder rating (11 ratings)

68 runs2350 feet3 lifts

68th

🇺🇸 New Hampshire

Attitash

3.45 powder rating (10 ratings)

71 runs3150 feet5 lifts

69th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Bolton Valley

3.42 powder rating (19 ratings)

111 runs4083 feet11 lifts

70th

🇺🇸 Vermont

Sugarbush

3.41 powder rating (23 ratings)

55 runs11500 feet4 lifts

71st

🇺🇸 Arizona

Arizona Snowbowl

3.41 powder rating (22 ratings)

27 runs8805 feet6 lifts

72nd

🇺🇸 California

Bear Mountain

3.39 powder rating (45 ratings)

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