The Snowiest Resort From Each U.S. State During the 2024-25 Season

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Which resorts can claim state bragging rights as the snowiest? Credit: Alta Ski Area

As lovers of the sport, we obsess over snowfall totals, and every ski season brings a new set of snowfall stats, with the 2024-25 winter being no exception. While the usual heavy hitters mostly lived up to their reputations, a few unexpected contenders racked up big totals too. We took a look at the snowiest ski resort in each U.S. state this past season with data from OpenSnow’s season snowfall totals.

Whether you’re chasing powder or just curious where the flakes piled up highest, here’s how it all shook out. A minimum cutoff of 100 inches was used to make the list, meaning not all states will be represented. The list is in numerical order from low to high.

New Mexico: Sipapu – 120″

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Credit: Sipapu

Wisconsin: Whitecap Mountain – 128″

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Credit: Whitecap Mountain Resort

Pennsylvania: Mount Pleasant – 132″

Credit: Pleasant Mountain

South Dakota: Mystic Miner – 148″

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Credit: Mystic Miner at Deer Mountain Village

Maine: Sugarloaf – 167″

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Credit: Sugarloaf

West Virginia: Snowshoe – 187″

Snowshoe with the goods. Credit: Snowshoe Mountain Resort/Facebook

Michigan: Snowriver – 194″

Credit: Snowriver Mountain Resort

Arizona: Arizona Snowbowl – 200″

Enjoy southern skiing at Arizona Snowbowl. Photo Credit: Arizona Snowbowl
Credit: Arizona Snowbowl

New Hampshire: Waterville Valley – 215″

Credit: Waterville Valley Facebook

New York: Snow Ridge – 221″

Credit: Snow Ridge

Nevada: Diamond Peak – 224″

Credit: Ryan Salm / Diamond Peak

Idaho: Brundage – 333″

Skier on fresh corduroy with blue skies
Credit: Brundage Mountain Resort

Colorado: Winter Park – 384″

Winter Park Skiing
Credit: Winter Park Resort

California: Sugar Bowl – 419″

Credit: Sugar Bowl Resort

Vermont: Jay Peak – 475″

Over 400" for Jay Peak | photo: Jay Peak Facebook
Credit: Jay Peak Facebook

Montana: Big Sky – 480″

Big Sky Ski Resort's triple black terrain. Photo Credit: Big Sky Resort
Credit: Big Sky Resort

Wyoming: Grand Targhee – 482″

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The powder at Targhee is just special — Credit: Grand Targhee, Helly Hansen Athlete Summit

Oregon: Timberline Lodge – 529″

Credit: Timberline Lodge

Utah: Alta – 569″

Credit: Alta Ski Area

Washington: Mt. Baker – 589″

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Credit: Mt. Baker Ski Area

Alaska: Alyeska – 598″

Credit: Alyeska Resort

While the 2024–25 season brought its share of surprises, one thing stayed true—every state with a ski hill has its own snow story to tell. From massive totals in the usual spots to unexpected dumps in others, this winter proved that deep seasons are cherished and never taken for granted. Maybe your home resort topped the list in your state; if not, maybe it will next year.

Jay Peak, VT, had one of its snowiest seasons on record, keeping pace with many western ski resorts. Credit: Jay Peak Resort

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