Each panel shows the next six days of snow (red) and rain (blue) at the top, middle and base of the mountain. The data comes from Snow-Forecast.com and refreshes every few hours, so this page is always current even though the rest of the site is not. Tap a resort name for our full guide: terrain, lift prices, where to stay and what to pack.
Forecasts are model output, not a promise. For avalanche conditions in the backcountry, always check the local avalanche center before you go.
North America, Western US
The Rockies, Wasatch and Sierra. Early-season storms here usually arrive from the Pacific, so watch the Sierra and Utah first.
North America, Eastern US
Vermont and New Hampshire, where snowmaking carries the early season and rain is the main threat.
Canada
British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec. Interior BC tends to hold cold, dry snow longest.
Europe
The Alps, Pyrenees and Bulgaria. Glacier resorts open first, and high-altitude French and Swiss resorts are the safest early bets.
Japan
Hokkaido and Honshu. The deepest snow usually arrives from late December when Siberian air sets in.
New Zealand
Southern Hemisphere season runs roughly June to October.
Australia
Southern Hemisphere season runs roughly June to early October.
South America
The Andes season runs roughly June to September.
India
Himalayan snow in Kashmir, best from January to March.
Snow forecasts provided by Snow-Forecast.com. Resort list matches our destination guides.