Featured Image: Courtesy of Mount Hood Meadows
February might be the shortest month of the year, but oh baby did it pack a punch. From the Sierra to the Tetons, multiple resorts reported record snowfall levels (Jackson experienced its snowiest February on record, and second snowiest month ever) and with a handful of resorts nearing or surpassing the 500-inch mark for the season, 2018-19 is already promising to be one for the record books. So, in the spirit of Mardi Gras–as the French would say– laissez les bon temps rouler , and keep it moving into March. Here are the deepest snowpacks to keep you riding into springtime.
Northeast – NY, VT, ME, NH, MA
Suicide Six, Vermont: 19″-65″ Base Depth
Just like last month, Suicide Six–one of America’s oldest ski resorts, and a true Vermont hidden gem–claims the deepest summit base in all of the Green Mountain State. Long live the local hill.
Bromley Mountain, Vermont: 70″-64″ Base Depth
Thanks to some delightfully weird Vermont storm patterns, the Sun Mountain currently has a deeper snowpack at the base than at the summit. And a frigid forecast should help that base until next weekend’s storm cycle can add to it.
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area, Massachusetts: 30″-62″
PHOTO: Courtesy of Wachusett Mountain
As if the Pats winning another one wasn’t good enough for the Massachusetts sect, Wachusett just pulled down nearly a foot of fresh snow to close February.
The Sierra – CA
Sugar Bowl Resort, California: 158″-225″
Now we’re getting into the ludicrous numbers. Sugar Bowl pulled down 275 inches in February, setting a new record. That’s not a typo. Again, for the folks in the back: 275 inches in one month.
Mammoth Mountain, California: 155″-225″
Hey look, another all-time record: Mammoth received 315 inches in the month of February, the largest single-month total ever. Get out there, and please, make sure you tip your bartenders at Clocktower.
Squaw Valley-Alpine Meadows, California: 135-225″
Squaw set a record with 315 inches in February. They’re expecting as much as another four feet by Thursday. Are you not entertained?
The Rockies – UT, WY, ID, CO, NM, UT
Pomerelle Mountain Resort, Idaho: 146″-154”
If you have never heard of Pomerelle, here’s all you need to know: They have a 154-inch base, $45 lift tickets and night skiing. Again, long live the local hill.
Wolf Creek Ski Area, Colorado: 136″-147″
The snowiest resort in Colorado has received nearly 40 inches in the past three days, with more coming this week.
Sun Valley, Idaho: 107″-144″
It’s been a tough few years for one of the country’s truly iconic ski resorts, but Sun Valley bounced back in a big way with a record-breaking 133 inches in February.
Brundage Mountain Resort, Idaho: 90″-137″
Brundage packs tons of laid-back vibes and deep snow. What else could you want?
THE PNW – OR, WA, AK
Mount Baker Ski Area, Washington: 137″-178″
A nice midweek storm should help replenish this PNW gem.
Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon: 116″-175″
A full week of storms has Mount Hood coming into March like a lion.
Alpental, Washington: 73″ – 110″
Get your night skiing in at Alpental while you still can: The resort offers night skiing tickets as low as $32 online, but typically end night skiing operations at the end of March.
