The El Niño Winter · 2026-27
A very strong El Niño is coming. We ran 30 years of data on every resort we track.
NOAA, the IRI physics plume, and SNU's deep-learning model all point at a very strong 2026-27 event. On raw ONI it could be the strongest since 1950; on NOAA's operational RONI it sits alongside 1982-83 and 1997-98. Below is every SnowSure resort ranked on how it actually snowed in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996.
The twelve headline calls and every resort's predicted tier are frozen in the 2026-27 prediction ledger. That document does not get edited. It gets graded.
What other forecasts say
SnowSure ranks resorts. These sources rank the event. More independent views of the same Pacific — NOAA's operational RONI, the IRI physics plume, and SNU's deep-learning model — raise confidence when they agree. They do not change the frozen resort ranks. How we use them →
Latest published trimesters: ONI JJA 2026 +1.8°C · RONI JJA 2026 +1.4°C. RONI is the operational index (warming stripped out).
official · 2026-08
NOAA Climate Prediction Center
Operational index is RONI (since February 2026). CPC still quotes a very strong 2026-27 event at greater than 90% probability, with a 69% chance the October-December value exceeds anything measured since 1950 on the raw Niño 3.4 / ONI scale.
physics · 2026-08-19
CCSR / IRI multi-model plume
Mid-August 2026: weekly Niño 3.4 +2.7°C (week centered August 12). 25 of 26 models put OND 2026 in the very-strong bin (≥ +2.0°C); 15 models reach or exceed +3.0°C. The plume does not flip to La Niña before spring 2027.
ml · 2026-07
SNU ACE Lab CNN (Ham et al. 2019)
Deep-learning ENSO model, independent of the physics plume. July issuance peaked near +2.4°C RONI / +2.9°C ONI and still has a La Niña flip in early 2028. Long-lead, low verified skill — treat as the usual next chapter, not a date.
| Event | Peak RONI | Peak ONI | In our analog set? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-83 | +2.4°C · very strong | +2.1°C · very strong | No — before 1996 |
| 1991-92 | +2.1°C · very strong | +1.5°C · strong | No — before 1996 |
| 1997-98 | +2.3°C · very strong | +2.4°C · very strong | Yes — ERA5 window |
| 2015-16 | +2.3°C · very strong | +2.6°C · very strong | Yes — ERA5 window |
| 2023-24 | +1.4°C · moderate | +2.0°C · strong | Yes — ERA5 window |
Peaks from NOAA CPC ascii (AMJ of the start year through MAM of the next). 2023-24 is weaker on RONI than on raw ONI — that is why both columns stay published. The analog set does not change.
The signal map
Same cyan → magenta language as our snowfall maps, for El Niño signal rather than forecast centimeters. Magenta is well above a resort's own 30-year average; navy is below. The analog tabs swap winters. Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) versus this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Full methodology →
El Niño Signal — Winter 2026-27 · Chile & Argentina
Wettest Portillo +84% · driest Ski Pucón −8%
SNOWSURE
Blue = below that resort’s 30-yr avgPink = above that resort’s 30-yr avg
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SnowSure · shade from 20 ERA5 stations · labels are the ranked fleet · not a snowfall forecast · © Mapbox
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Full ranking
| Rank | Resort | Tier | Strong-event | '97-98 | '15-16 | '23-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | PenitentesArgentina | A | +85% | +82% | +36% | +135% |
| #2 | PortilloChile | A | +84% | +98% | +18% | +136% |
| #3 | Las LeñasArgentina | A | +68% | +54% | +3% | +147% |
| #4 | La ParvaChile | A | +60% | +102% | +29% | +50% |
| #5 | VallecitosArgentina | A | +56% | +60% | +30% | +79% |
| #6 | El ColoradoChile | A | +56% | +100% | +28% | +40% |
| #7 | LagunillasChile | A | +51% | +87% | +22% | +44% |
| #8 | Cerro MiradorChile | A | +45% | −27% | +58% | +105% |
| #9 | Mountain HighUnited States | A | +29% | −32% | −82% | +201% |
| #10 | AlpensiaSouth Korea | A | +28% | +24% | −34% | +95% |
| #11 | Lee CanyonUnited States | A | +28% | −5% | −71% | +158% |
| #12 | Sunrise Park ResortUnited States | A | +26% | +32% | −30% | +75% |
| #13 | PowderhornUnited States | A | +25% | −16% | −23% | +114% |
| #14 | Big Bear Mountain ResortUnited States | A | +25% | 0% | −53% | +128% |
| #15 | CaviahueArgentina | A | +24% | −7% | −7% | +87% |
| #16 | Mt Shasta Ski ParkUnited States | A | +22% | +30% | −19% | +55% |
| #17 | Pomerelle Mountain ResortUnited States | A | +21% | −25% | −31% | +118% |
| #18 | Alyeska ResortUnited States | A | +20% | +45% | +45% | −29% |
| #19 | AndermattSwitzerland | A | +19% | −10% | −10% | +76% |
| #20 | Snow ValleyUnited States | A | +19% | −36% | −76% | +167% |
| #21 | Monterosa SkiItaly | A | +17% | −13% | −15% | +80% |
| #22 | Arizona SnowbowlUnited States | A | +17% | +30% | −25% | +46% |
| #23 | The RemarkablesNew Zealand | A | +17% | +2% | +32% | +17% |
| #24 | Pajarito MountainUnited States | A | +17% | +5% | −12% | +58% |
| #25 | Cerro CastorArgentina | A | +16% | −3% | +20% | +32% |
| #26 | LeviFinland | A | +16% | +20% | +16% | +13% |
| #27 | CourmayeurItaly | A | +15% | −25% | −5% | +76% |
| #28 | Nordic ValleyUnited States | A | +15% | +9% | −18% | +54% |
| #29 | La GraveFrance | A | +15% | −11% | −11% | +67% |
| #30 | Serre ChevalierFrance | A | +15% | −8% | +2% | +50% |
| #31 | SnowbasinUnited States | A | +15% | +11% | −17% | +50% |
| #32 | GlensheeUnited Kingdom | A | +15% | 0% | +32% | +12% |
| #33 | Eagle PointUnited States | A | +15% | +7% | −16% | +54% |
| #34 | YlläsFinland | A | +15% | +9% | +15% | +21% |
| #35 | Cairngorm MountainUnited Kingdom | A | +15% | −9% | +23% | +30% |
| #36 | Madonna di CampiglioItaly | A | +14% | −15% | −19% | +76% |
| #37 | Nevados de ChillánChile | A | +14% | −17% | −19% | +79% |
| #38 | La ThuileItaly | A | +14% | −23% | −2% | +66% |
| #39 | Coronet PeakNew Zealand | A | +14% | +10% | +41% | −10% |
| #40 | Engelberg-TitlisSwitzerland | A | +13% | −12% | −12% | +64% |
| #41 | St Anton am ArlbergAustria | A | +13% | −14% | −11% | +64% |
| #42 | AntucoChile | A | +13% | +3% | +3% | +32% |
| #43 | Grands MontetsFrance | A | +13% | −23% | −1% | +62% |
| #44 | SipapuUnited States | A | +13% | +11% | +13% | +14% |
| #45 | LaaxSwitzerland | A | +13% | +3% | −5% | +40% |
| #46 | Aletsch ArenaSwitzerland | A | +12% | −10% | +3% | +44% |
| #47 | DiavolezzaSwitzerland | A | +12% | −25% | −14% | +75% |
| #48 | AltaUnited States | A | +12% | −13% | −31% | +80% |
| #49 | GulmargIndia | A | +12% | +11% | −28% | +53% |
| #50 | ArabbaItaly | A | +12% | −20% | −20% | +75% |
| #51 | Las AraucaríasChile | A | +12% | −26% | −20% | +81% |
| #52 | La RosièreFrance | A | +12% | −15% | +5% | +45% |
| #53 | MontgenèvreFrance | A | +11% | −11% | +4% | +42% |
| #54 | PilaItaly | A | +11% | −10% | +8% | +36% |
| #55 | Davos KlostersSwitzerland | A | +11% | −14% | −9% | +57% |
| #56 | Mt Ashland Ski AreaUnited States | A | +11% | +20% | +18% | −4% |
| #57 | Portes du SoleilFrance | A | +11% | −23% | −7% | +64% |
| #58 | SestriereItaly | A | +11% | −17% | −17% | +67% |
| #59 | Pebble Creek Ski AreaUnited States | A | +11% | 0% | −20% | +54% |
| #60 | CorvatschSwitzerland | A | +11% | −20% | −10% | +63% |
| #61 | Batea MahuidaArgentina | A | +11% | −4% | +7% | +29% |
| #62 | Canaan Valley ResortUnited States | A | +11% | +51% | −29% | +10% |
| #63 | GstaadSwitzerland | A | +11% | −14% | −6% | +51% |
| #64 | ObergurglAustria | A | +11% | −22% | −14% | +67% |
| #65 | Ski ArlbergAustria | A | +11% | −12% | −9% | +53% |
| #66 | VerbierSwitzerland | A | +10% | −19% | +4% | +46% |
| #67 | Deer Valley ResortUnited States | A | +10% | +13% | −13% | +31% |
| #68 | Mt. RoseUnited States | A | +10% | +28% | −2% | +5% |
| #69 | Melchsee-Frutt Ski ResortSwitzerland | A | +10% | −6% | −3% | +40% |
| #70 | Park CityUnited States | A | +10% | +9% | −15% | +36% |
| #71 | Aiguille du MidiFrance | A | +10% | −24% | −2% | +55% |
| #72 | Adelboden-LenkSwitzerland | A | +10% | −5% | +4% | +31% |
| #73 | Grindelwald-WengenSwitzerland | A | +10% | −14% | −5% | +48% |
| #74 | IschglAustria | A | +10% | −8% | 0% | +38% |
| #75 | Boreal Mountain ResortUnited States | A | +10% | +15% | −14% | +28% |
| #76 | LagalbSwitzerland | A | +10% | −21% | −10% | +61% |
| #77 | Ski Santa FeUnited States | A | +10% | −3% | −14% | +46% |
| #78 | Bear ValleyUnited States | A | +10% | +16% | −11% | +24% |
| #79 | Northstar at TahoeUnited States | A | +10% | +22% | −7% | +14% |
| #80 | MéribelFrance | A | +10% | −14% | +2% | +41% |
| #81 | Sugar BowlUnited States | A | +10% | +17% | −12% | +24% |
| #82 | Donner Ski RanchUnited States | A | +10% | +28% | −4% | +4% |
| #83 | Passo dello StelvioItaly | A | +10% | −24% | −7% | +59% |
| #84 | Alpe d'HuezFrance | A | +9% | −15% | −28% | +71% |
| #85 | BrightonUnited States | A | +9% | −4% | −26% | +58% |
| #86 | Homewood MountainUnited States | A | +9% | +28% | −3% | +3% |
| #87 | Arosa LenzerheideSwitzerland | A | +9% | −3% | −6% | +37% |
| #88 | Cerro CatedralArgentina | A | +9% | −24% | +1% | +51% |
| #89 | Stubai GlacierAustria | A | +9% | −15% | −7% | +50% |
| #90 | Palisades TahoeUnited States | A | +9% | +33% | 0% | −6% |
| #91 | Dodge RidgeUnited States | A | +9% | +22% | −10% | +15% |
| #92 | Snow FarmNew Zealand | A | +9% | −5% | +27% | +5% |
| #93 | Val di FassaItaly | A | +9% | −11% | −11% | +49% |
| #94 | KirkwoodUnited States | A | +9% | +20% | −5% | +13% |
| #95 | Les ArcsFrance | A | +9% | −20% | −2% | +49% |
| #96 | BréventFrance | A | +9% | −13% | +6% | +33% |
| #97 | Eldora MountainUnited States | A | +9% | −19% | −5% | +51% |
| #98 | AvoriazFrance | A | +9% | −22% | −7% | +55% |
| #99 | Bogus BasinUnited States | A | +9% | −6% | −17% | +49% |
| #100 | OberstdorfGermany | A | +9% | −18% | −15% | +59% |
| #101 | RukaFinland | A | +9% | +15% | +4% | +8% |
| #102 | Sierra at TahoeUnited States | A | +9% | +21% | −4% | +9% |
| #103 | Val ThorensFrance | A | +9% | −17% | −4% | +47% |
| #104 | Powder MountainUnited States | A | +9% | +7% | −17% | +36% |
| #105 | Taos Ski ValleyUnited States | A | +8% | −20% | −16% | +60% |
| #106 | FlégèreFrance | A | +8% | −20% | +4% | +40% |
| #107 | Red RiverUnited States | A | +8% | −15% | −3% | +43% |
| #108 | Silvretta MontafonAustria | B | +8% | −7% | −1% | +30% |
| #109 | HeavenlyUnited States | B | +8% | +19% | −9% | +12% |
| #110 | Saas-FeeSwitzerland | B | +8% | −7% | −13% | +43% |
| #111 | Serfaus-Fiss-LadisAustria | B | +8% | −11% | −3% | +36% |
| #112 | Les GetsFrance | B | +7% | −22% | −6% | +50% |
| #113 | SöldenAustria | B | +7% | −14% | −6% | +42% |
| #114 | St. Moritz – CorvigliaSwitzerland | B | +7% | −13% | −2% | +37% |
| #115 | Parsenn - Davos KlostersSwitzerland | B | +7% | −8% | −3% | +32% |
| #116 | AntillancaChile | B | +7% | −39% | −28% | +88% |
| #117 | LivignoItaly | B | +7% | −18% | −3% | +43% |
| #118 | Val d'IsèreFrance | B | +7% | −21% | −1% | +43% |
| #119 | Val GardenaItaly | B | +7% | −8% | −8% | +38% |
| #120 | St-Luc-ChandolinSwitzerland | B | +7% | −16% | +1% | +36% |
| #121 | ChapelcoArgentina | B | +7% | −6% | +7% | +20% |
| #122 | Soldier Mountain Ski AreaUnited States | B | +7% | −2% | +1% | +22% |
| #123 | AramonSpain | B | +7% | −29% | −29% | +77% |
| #124 | Sainte-Foy-TarentaiseFrance | B | +7% | −22% | −4% | +46% |
| #125 | Snowshoe MountainUnited States | B | +7% | +61% | −19% | −22% |
| #126 | TignesFrance | B | +7% | −21% | −2% | +43% |
| #127 | Cardrona Alpine ResortNew Zealand | B | +7% | −21% | +11% | +30% |
| #128 | AuronFrance | B | +6% | −9% | −34% | +63% |
| #129 | Brian Head ResortUnited States | B | +6% | +6% | −23% | +36% |
| #130 | Cherry PeakUnited States | B | +6% | +9% | −10% | +20% |
| #131 | SunlightUnited States | B | +6% | 0% | +1% | +18% |
| #132 | Steamboat Ski ResortUnited States | B | +6% | −17% | −8% | +43% |
| #133 | Familienskigebiet GriesAustria | B | +6% | −8% | 0% | +26% |
| #134 | PalandökenTurkey | B | +6% | −21% | −24% | +63% |
| #135 | Alta BadiaItaly | B | +6% | −9% | −5% | +32% |
| #136 | MegèveFrance | B | +6% | −21% | −8% | +46% |
| #137 | NorefjellNorway | B | +6% | +13% | −17% | +22% |
| #138 | Balme - VallorcineFrance | B | +6% | −12% | +13% | +17% |
| #139 | Garmisch ClassicGermany | B | +6% | −12% | −12% | +42% |
| #140 | La PlagneFrance | B | +6% | −17% | +1% | +34% |
| #141 | CerviniaItaly | B | +6% | −13% | −2% | +33% |
| #142 | China PeakUnited States | B | +6% | +32% | −26% | +11% |
| #143 | San Martino di CastrozzaItaly | B | +6% | −23% | −11% | +51% |
| #144 | VigiljochItaly | B | +6% | −10% | 0% | +26% |
| #145 | SundanceUnited States | B | +5% | +16% | −11% | +11% |
| #146 | Isola 2000France | B | +5% | −16% | −37% | +69% |
| #147 | Winterpark ResortUnited States | B | +5% | −28% | −6% | +51% |
| #148 | CorralcoChile | B | +5% | −12% | 0% | +28% |
| #149 | Seefeld – RosshütteAustria | B | +5% | +5% | +8% | +2% |
| #150 | Alpe Lusia–San PellegrinoItaly | B | +5% | −18% | −5% | +38% |
| #151 | Arapahoe BasinUnited States | B | +5% | −19% | +1% | +33% |
| #152 | GeiloNorway | B | +5% | +6% | −3% | +12% |
| #153 | Angel Fire ResortUnited States | B | +5% | −2% | +7% | +9% |
| #154 | Devils Head ResortUnited States | B | +5% | −15% | +3% | +25% |
| #155 | Monarch MountainUnited States | B | +5% | −17% | −16% | +47% |
| #156 | BormioItaly | B | +4% | −18% | −4% | +35% |
| #157 | Champex-LacSwitzerland | B | +4% | −9% | +18% | +4% |
| #158 | Cape SmokeyCanada | B | +4% | +4% | −9% | +17% |
| #159 | Crans-MontanaSwitzerland | B | +4% | −9% | +10% | +11% |
| #160 | Meran 2000Italy | B | +4% | −10% | −1% | +23% |
| #161 | Mont-BlancFrance | B | +4% | −13% | +8% | +17% |
| #162 | Cerro BayoArgentina | B | +4% | −10% | +7% | +14% |
| #163 | GrindelwaldSwitzerland | B | +4% | −10% | +3% | +18% |
| #164 | Kelly Canyon Ski ResortUnited States | B | +4% | −10% | −27% | +49% |
| #165 | Alpe di SiusiItaly | B | +4% | −6% | −7% | +24% |
| #166 | Beaver MountainUnited States | B | +4% | −12% | −27% | +50% |
| #167 | Cascade MountainUnited States | B | +4% | −12% | +1% | +22% |
| #168 | Cortina d'AmpezzoItaly | B | +4% | −9% | −1% | +21% |
| #169 | Courchevel 1850France | B | +4% | −14% | +6% | +19% |
| #170 | Hintertux Glacier Ski ResortAustria | B | +4% | −27% | −19% | +56% |
| #171 | Villars-GryonSwitzerland | B | +4% | −3% | +16% | −3% |
| #172 | La ClusazFrance | B | +3% | −14% | −3% | +27% |
| #173 | Anthony Lakes Mountain ResortUnited States | B | +3% | −9% | −10% | +29% |
| #174 | LeukerbadSwitzerland | B | +3% | −2% | +16% | −4% |
| #175 | Mission RidgeUnited States | B | +3% | −24% | −11% | +44% |
| #176 | La HoyaArgentina | B | +3% | −39% | −16% | +64% |
| #177 | Tyrol Basin Family Ski and Snowboard AreaUnited States | B | +3% | −9% | −17% | +35% |
| #178 | Red MountainCanada | C | +3% | −14% | −14% | +36% |
| #179 | Crested ButteUnited States | C | +3% | −13% | −11% | +33% |
| #180 | June MountainUnited States | C | +3% | +18% | −17% | +7% |
| #181 | Loup Loup Ski BowlUnited States | C | +3% | +1% | +19% | −13% |
| #182 | GudauriGeorgia | C | +2% | −34% | −2% | +43% |
| #183 | Granby RanchUnited States | C | +2% | −21% | +6% | +22% |
| #184 | Willamette PassUnited States | C | +2% | −23% | −8% | +37% |
| #185 | Chamrousse SkiFrance | C | +2% | −14% | −16% | +36% |
| #186 | SilvertonUnited States | C | +2% | −9% | −2% | +17% |
| #187 | Beaver CreekUnited States | C | +2% | −7% | +5% | +8% |
| #188 | CarezzaItaly | C | +2% | −14% | −15% | +35% |
| #189 | Mt. BachelorUnited States | C | +2% | −20% | −15% | +40% |
| #190 | BreckenridgeUnited States | C | +2% | −16% | +3% | +18% |
| #191 | ArtesinaItaly | C | +2% | −26% | −32% | +63% |
| #192 | Wisp ResortUnited States | C | +2% | +30% | −25% | 0% |
| #193 | FormigalSpain | C | +2% | −26% | −19% | +50% |
| #194 | Purgatory ResortUnited States | C | +2% | +1% | +13% | −9% |
| #195 | Bigrock MountainCanada | C | +1% | +15% | −4% | −7% |
| #196 | Grand MassifFrance | C | +1% | 0% | +23% | −19% |
| #197 | Domaine débutant du TourchetFrance | C | +1% | −4% | +18% | −11% |
| #198 | Loveland Ski AreaUnited States | C | +1% | −21% | +1% | +23% |
| #199 | 3 Zinnen DolomitesItaly | C | +1% | −13% | −5% | +20% |
| #200 | Hanmer SpringsNew Zealand | C | +1% | +20% | −8% | −10% |
| #201 | PortersNew Zealand | C | +1% | −15% | −7% | +25% |
| #202 | Crabbe MountainCanada | C | +1% | +14% | −4% | −7% |
| #203 | Sommet EdelweissCanada | C | +1% | 0% | +7% | −4% |
| #204 | Aspen MountainUnited States | C | +1% | −1% | 0% | +3% |
| #205 | PloseItaly | C | +1% | −9% | −2% | +12% |
| #206 | Ski CivettaItaly | C | +1% | −3% | +2% | +2% |
| #207 | HemsedalNorway | C | 0% | +8% | −9% | +3% |
| #208 | KeystoneUnited States | C | 0% | −17% | +2% | +16% |
| #209 | ZaoJapan | C | 0% | −15% | −37% | +53% |
| #210 | Ski CooperUnited States | C | 0% | −11% | 0% | +12% |
| #211 | Snowy Range Ski AreaUnited States | C | 0% | −28% | +2% | +28% |
| #212 | Sun ValleyUnited States | C | 0% | 0% | −3% | +4% |
| #213 | ChosaletsFrance | C | 0% | −7% | +20% | −14% |
| #214 | MayrhofenAustria | C | 0% | −11% | −9% | +20% |
| #215 | La PoyaFrance | C | 0% | −7% | +20% | −13% |
| #216 | Baldy Mountain ResortCanada | C | 0% | −19% | −9% | +27% |
| #217 | GlencoeUnited Kingdom | C | 0% | −28% | +25% | +1% |
| #218 | ZakopanePoland | C | 0% | −32% | −38% | +68% |
| #219 | Sommet OlympiaCanada | C | −1% | +3% | −5% | +1% |
| #220 | VailUnited States | C | −1% | −23% | −2% | +24% |
| #221 | Calabogie PeaksCanada | C | −1% | +5% | −7% | 0% |
| #222 | Kranjska GoraSlovenia | C | −1% | −20% | +3% | +15% |
| #223 | Gletscherwelt Zillertal 3000Austria | C | −1% | −17% | −8% | +22% |
| #224 | Prato NevosoItaly | C | −1% | −24% | −30% | +51% |
| #225 | Schladming-DachsteinAustria | C | −1% | −5% | −26% | +29% |
| #226 | SnowmassUnited States | C | −1% | +1% | −1% | −2% |
| #227 | BeitostølenNorway | C | −1% | +9% | −11% | 0% |
| #228 | Mont Tremblant ResortCanada | C | −1% | 0% | +15% | −18% |
| #229 | TellurideUnited States | C | −1% | −5% | +3% | −1% |
| #230 | Copper MountainUnited States | C | −1% | −10% | +6% | 0% |
| #231 | Sommet Saint SauveurCanada | C | −1% | −2% | +2% | −3% |
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| #234 | Cerro Perito MorenoArgentina | C | −1% | −27% | +15% | +8% |
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| #236 | Nevis RangeUnited Kingdom | C | −1% | −38% | +21% | +13% |
| #237 | FolgefonnNorway | C | −1% | −32% | −12% | +40% |
| #238 | Sun PeaksCanada | C | −1% | −35% | −8% | +39% |
| #239 | Big WhiteCanada | C | −2% | −23% | −8% | +26% |
| #240 | VossNorway | C | −2% | −10% | +10% | −5% |
| #241 | Limone PiemonteItaly | C | −2% | −32% | −43% | +70% |
| #242 | MyrkdalenNorway | C | −2% | −11% | +2% | +4% |
| #243 | Whistler BlackcombCanada | C | −2% | +17% | +20% | −42% |
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| #245 | Big Moose MountainUnited States | C | −2% | +8% | −27% | +12% |
| #246 | Sommet Morin HeightsCanada | C | −3% | −3% | 0% | −4% |
| #247 | KronplatzItaly | C | −3% | −3% | +7% | −12% |
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| #250 | Val di Fiemme–ObereggenItaly | C | −3% | −16% | −2% | +9% |
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| #252 | Jackson Hole Mountain ResortUnited States | D | −3% | −12% | −27% | +30% |
| #253 | Saalbach HinterglemmAustria | D | −3% | +12% | −15% | −6% |
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| #255 | Jackson Hole Mountain ResortUnited States | D | −3% | −12% | −27% | +30% |
| #256 | Ski La ReserveUnknown | D | −3% | −4% | +6% | −12% |
| #257 | KitzSkiAustria | D | −3% | +2% | −18% | +7% |
| #258 | Le Massif de CharlevoixCanada | D | −4% | +4% | +7% | −22% |
| #259 | Mad River GlenUnited States | D | −4% | +5% | −56% | +41% |
| #260 | SugarloafUnited States | D | −4% | 0% | −40% | +30% |
| #261 | StonehamCanada | D | −4% | −1% | +6% | −16% |
| #262 | Zell am See–KaprunAustria | D | −4% | +2% | −5% | −8% |
| #263 | Bad GasteinAustria | D | −4% | −27% | −15% | +31% |
| #264 | Apex MountainCanada | D | −4% | −18% | −2% | +7% |
| #265 | TrysilNorway | D | −4% | +1% | −10% | −3% |
| #266 | ObertauernAustria | D | −4% | −14% | −17% | +18% |
| #267 | SilverStarCanada | D | −4% | −26% | −15% | +28% |
| #268 | Whitewater Ski ResortCanada | D | −4% | −11% | −6% | +6% |
| #269 | Hochkönig BergbahnenAustria | D | −4% | +14% | −17% | −10% |
| #270 | SugarbushUnited States | D | −4% | +3% | −57% | +41% |
| #271 | Middlebury SnowbowlUnited States | D | −4% | +9% | −58% | +36% |
| #272 | Großarler BergbahnenAustria | D | −5% | −6% | −11% | +4% |
| #273 | Mt HuttNew Zealand | D | −5% | −26% | −17% | +28% |
| #274 | Mont-Sainte-AnneCanada | D | −5% | −3% | −3% | −9% |
| #275 | SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–BrixentalAustria | D | −5% | +4% | −11% | −7% |
| #276 | Bolton ValleyUnited States | D | −5% | +7% | −50% | +29% |
| #277 | Alpine ValleyUnited States | D | −5% | −4% | −18% | +7% |
| #278 | AwakinoNew Zealand | D | −5% | −45% | −15% | +45% |
| #279 | Happo-OneJapan | D | −5% | −24% | −33% | +42% |
| #280 | Wolf Creek Ski AreaUnited States | D | −5% | −25% | −3% | +13% |
| #281 | Blue Knob All Seasons ResortUnited States | D | −5% | +23% | −47% | +8% |
| #282 | KvitfjellNorway | D | −5% | +5% | −1% | −19% |
| #283 | Big Sky ResortUnited States | D | −5% | −20% | −24% | +28% |
| #284 | Mt OlympusNew Zealand | D | −5% | −8% | −8% | −1% |
| #285 | Schlossalm–AngertalAustria | D | −5% | −11% | −17% | +11% |
| #286 | Shiga KogenJapan | D | −5% | −13% | −33% | +30% |
| #287 | MadaraoJapan | D | −6% | −21% | −36% | +40% |
| #288 | FairmontUnknown | D | −6% | +1% | −5% | −13% |
| #289 | KrvavecSlovenia | D | −6% | −50% | −31% | +64% |
| #290 | Blue Mountain ResortCanada | D | −6% | +4% | −1% | −20% |
| #291 | HoodooUnited States | D | −6% | −33% | −25% | +40% |
| #292 | StoweUnited States | D | −6% | +3% | −44% | +23% |
| #293 | Meadowlark Ski LodgeUnited States | D | −6% | −4% | −24% | +10% |
| #294 | StrynNorway | D | −6% | +6% | −25% | +1% |
| #295 | Antelope Butte Mountain Recreation AreaUnited States | D | −6% | −10% | −27% | +19% |
| #296 | Broken RiverNew Zealand | D | −6% | −2% | −16% | −1% |
| #297 | BromontCanada | D | −6% | +12% | −22% | −8% |
| #298 | Jay PeakUnited States | D | −6% | −1% | −36% | +19% |
| #299 | Mt DobsonNew Zealand | D | −6% | −51% | −28% | +61% |
| #300 | Snow King MountainUnited States | D | −6% | +6% | −11% | −13% |
| #301 | Mont SuttonCanada | D | −6% | +1% | −34% | +14% |
| #302 | OppdalNorway | D | −6% | +11% | −34% | +4% |
| #303 | Mt. TanigawaJapan | D | −6% | −15% | −39% | +35% |
| #304 | Saddleback MountainUnited States | D | −6% | +1% | −38% | +19% |
| #305 | NakiskaCanada | D | −7% | −25% | −15% | +21% |
| #306 | CranmoreUnited States | D | −7% | +16% | −49% | +12% |
| #307 | ŌhauNew Zealand | D | −7% | −45% | −19% | +44% |
| #308 | Brundage MountainUnited States | D | −7% | −5% | −8% | −7% |
| #309 | TogakushiJapan | D | −7% | −15% | −26% | +20% |
| #310 | Gore MountainUnited States | D | −7% | +17% | −58% | +20% |
| #311 | Yellowstone ClubUnited States | D | −7% | −12% | −16% | +6% |
| #312 | Black Mountain of MaineUnited States | D | −7% | +13% | −45% | +10% |
| #313 | Killington ResortUnited States | D | −7% | +9% | −57% | +25% |
| #314 | Pleasant MountainUnited States | D | −7% | +17% | −48% | +9% |
| #315 | Mount St Louis MoonstoneCanada | D | −7% | −3% | −6% | −13% |
| #316 | Grand Targhee ResortUnited States | D | −8% | −13% | −27% | +17% |
| #317 | BjörklidenSweden | D | −8% | +15% | −8% | −30% |
| #318 | Mont OrfordCanada | D | −8% | +6% | −25% | −4% |
| #319 | Ski PucónChile | D | −8% | −32% | −21% | +30% |
| #320 | Smugglers' NotchUnited States | D | −8% | +7% | −42% | +13% |
| #321 | Horseshoe ResortCanada | D | −8% | +1% | −17% | −7% |
| #322 | ÅreSweden | D | −8% | −1% | −25% | +3% |
| #323 | Mt. Hood MeadowsUnited States | D | −8% | −40% | −35% | +52% |
| #324 | Sunday RiverUnited States | E | −8% | +4% | −50% | +22% |
| #325 | Tenney MountainUnited States | E | −8% | +13% | −53% | +16% |
| #326 | White Pine ResortUnited States | E | −8% | +3% | −12% | −16% |
| #327 | Terry PeakUnited States | E | −8% | −7% | −22% | +4% |
| #328 | Boyne MountainUnited States | E | −8% | −14% | +9% | −20% |
| #329 | Ragged Mountain ResortUnited States | E | −8% | +18% | −55% | +12% |
| #330 | Gunstock Mountain ResortUnited States | E | −9% | +18% | −51% | +7% |
| #331 | Greolieres Les NeigesFrance | E | −9% | −13% | −34% | +22% |
| #332 | Okemo MountainUnited States | E | −9% | +10% | −62% | +26% |
| #333 | Otsego ResortUnited States | E | −9% | −14% | +7% | −19% |
| #334 | Bretton WoodsUnited States | E | −9% | −6% | −52% | +32% |
| #335 | Cannon MountainUnited States | E | −9% | −6% | −53% | +33% |
| #336 | Fox PeakNew Zealand | E | −9% | −26% | −12% | +12% |
| #337 | White PassUnited States | E | −9% | −12% | −11% | −4% |
| #338 | JasnáSlovakia | E | −9% | −35% | −22% | +31% |
| #339 | Ski QuecheeUnited States | E | −9% | +16% | −55% | +12% |
| #340 | Titus Mountain Family Ski CenterUnited States | E | −9% | +12% | −37% | −1% |
| #341 | PicoUnited States | E | −9% | +9% | −62% | +26% |
| #342 | StrandaNorway | E | −9% | +16% | −21% | −23% |
| #343 | Val D IreneCanada | E | −9% | −17% | −1% | −10% |
| #344 | Bridger BowlUnited States | E | −9% | −27% | −27% | +25% |
| #345 | NaebaJapan | E | −9% | −19% | −38% | +29% |
| #346 | Attitash MountainUnited States | E | −10% | +3% | −51% | +20% |
| #347 | NEKOMA MountainJapan | E | −10% | −28% | −45% | +45% |
| #348 | Whaleback MountainUnited States | E | −10% | +17% | −61% | +15% |
| #349 | Mt AbramUnited States | E | −10% | +12% | −46% | +5% |
| #350 | Owl's HeadCanada | E | −10% | +9% | −29% | −9% |
| #351 | Eaglecrest Ski AreaUnited States | E | −10% | −17% | −23% | +11% |
| #352 | Timberline LodgeUnited States | E | −10% | −40% | −36% | +47% |
| #353 | Wildcat MountainUnited States | E | −10% | −5% | −52% | +28% |
| #354 | KaguraJapan | E | −10% | −27% | −44% | +42% |
| #355 | Panorama MountainCanada | E | −10% | −16% | −11% | −2% |
| #356 | Grouse MountainCanada | E | −10% | −14% | −20% | +3% |
| #357 | Crystal Mountain MIUnited States | E | −10% | −11% | +7% | −27% |
| #358 | Nub's NobUnited States | E | −10% | −18% | +8% | −21% |
| #359 | Crystal Mountain WAUnited States | E | −10% | −22% | −16% | +7% |
| #360 | Manning ParkCanada | E | −10% | −13% | +5% | −24% |
| #361 | Burke MountainUnited States | E | −10% | 0% | −50% | +19% |
| #362 | Loon MountainUnited States | E | −11% | −1% | −52% | +21% |
| #363 | Stevens PassUnited States | E | −11% | −15% | −6% | −12% |
| #364 | Mt. WashingtonCanada | E | −11% | −34% | −46% | +48% |
| #365 | Whiteface MountainUnited States | E | −11% | +11% | −44% | +1% |
| #366 | Magic MountainUnited States | E | −11% | +9% | −66% | +25% |
| #367 | 49 Degrees NorthUnited States | E | −11% | −18% | −14% | −2% |
| #368 | Waterville ValleyUnited States | E | −11% | +2% | −50% | +15% |
| #369 | Banff Sunshine VillageCanada | E | −11% | −25% | −10% | +1% |
| #370 | Mt Hood SkibowlUnited States | E | −11% | −39% | −34% | +40% |
| #371 | Kicking Horse Mountain ResortCanada | E | −11% | −20% | −10% | −5% |
| #372 | Myoko KogenJapan | E | −11% | −20% | −36% | +22% |
| #373 | Schweitzer MountainUnited States | E | −11% | −36% | −38% | +40% |
| #374 | Schuss Mountain at Shanty Creek ResortUnited States | E | −11% | −17% | +6% | −23% |
| #375 | Marble MountainCanada | E | −12% | −12% | −12% | −11% |
| #376 | Niseko Hanazono ResortJapan | E | −12% | −37% | −7% | +10% |
| #377 | Fernie Alpine ResortCanada | E | −12% | −14% | −13% | −8% |
| #378 | Castle MountainCanada | E | −12% | −14% | −8% | −13% |
| #379 | Discovery Ski AreaUnited States | E | −12% | −19% | −14% | −2% |
| #380 | Kimberley Alpine ResortCanada | E | −12% | −26% | −25% | +15% |
| #381 | Maverick MountainUnited States | E | −12% | −9% | −9% | −17% |
| #382 | Red Lodge MountainUnited States | E | −12% | −29% | −44% | +37% |
| #383 | RoundhillNew Zealand | E | −12% | −28% | −14% | +7% |
| #384 | Lost Trail Ski AreaUnited States | E | −12% | −22% | −18% | +3% |
| #385 | Marquette Mountain ResortUnited States | E | −12% | −11% | 0% | −26% |
| #386 | Mount SunapeeUnited States | E | −12% | +16% | −61% | +9% |
| #387 | Mt Spokane Ski and Snowboard ParkUnited States | E | −12% | −25% | −29% | +17% |
| #388 | Aomori SpringJapan | E | −13% | −36% | −15% | +14% |
| #389 | Black MountainUnited States | E | −13% | +1% | −49% | +11% |
| #390 | Lost ValleyUnited States | E | −13% | +19% | −47% | −9% |
| #391 | Špindlerův MlýnCzech Republic | E | −13% | −25% | −33% | +19% |
| #392 | Caberfae PeaksUnited States | E | −13% | −12% | +1% | −28% |
| #393 | Revelstoke Mountain ResortCanada | E | −13% | −14% | +1% | −26% |
| #394 | VallnordAndorra | E | −13% | −35% | −31% | +26% |
| #395 | Beartooth BasinUnited States | E | −13% | −27% | −41% | +28% |
| #396 | Appi KogenJapan | E | −14% | −20% | −16% | −5% |
| #397 | Bromley Mountain ResortUnited States | E | −14% | +1% | −69% | +27% |
| #398 | Lotte AraiJapan | E | −14% | −34% | −47% | +40% |
| #399 | KiroroJapan | E | −14% | −43% | −16% | +18% |
| #400 | Kamui Ski LinksJapan | E | −14% | −40% | −5% | +2% |
| #401 | SasquatchCanada | E | −14% | −5% | −10% | −27% |
| #402 | GassanJapan | E | −14% | −35% | −34% | +26% |
| #403 | Showdown MontanaUnited States | E | −15% | −40% | −25% | +21% |
| #404 | Baqueira BeretSpain | E | −15% | −46% | −36% | +38% |
| #405 | RusutsuJapan | E | −15% | −33% | −6% | −5% |
| #406 | Mt. BakerUnited States | E | −15% | −15% | −14% | −15% |
| #407 | Niseko Grand HirafuJapan | E | −15% | −46% | −22% | +23% |
| #408 | Pats PeakUnited States | E | −15% | +20% | −57% | −7% |
| #409 | Geto KogenJapan | E | −15% | −33% | −33% | +21% |
| #410 | Lake LouiseCanada | E | −15% | −22% | −8% | −15% |
| #411 | Seven SpringsUnited States | E | −15% | +4% | −30% | −19% |
| #412 | FuranoJapan | E | −15% | −34% | +4% | −16% |
| #413 | LutsenUnited States | E | −16% | −27% | +20% | −40% |
| #414 | Mount NorquayCanada | E | −16% | −18% | −13% | −16% |
| #415 | Marmot BasinCanada | E | −16% | −25% | +1% | −23% |
| #416 | Stratton MountainUnited States | E | −16% | −4% | −71% | +27% |
| #417 | Song Mountain ResortUnited States | E | −16% | +23% | −55% | −17% |
| #418 | RiksgransenSweden | E | −16% | −4% | −25% | −20% |
| #419 | Giants RidgeUnited States | E | −16% | −23% | +16% | −43% |
| #420 | GrandvaliraAndorra | E | −16% | −43% | −40% | +34% |
| #421 | Mt. BrightonUnited States | E | −16% | −11% | −9% | −29% |
| #422 | Pine Mountain ResortUnited States | E | −16% | −6% | −4% | −39% |
| #423 | Granite PeakUnited States | E | −17% | −18% | −1% | −31% |
| #424 | Camden Snow BowlUnited States | E | −17% | +2% | −27% | −26% |
| #425 | GALA YuzawaJapan | E | −17% | −30% | −43% | +23% |
| #426 | Silver MountainUnited States | E | −17% | −25% | −12% | −14% |
| #427 | Spirit MountainUnited States | E | −17% | −15% | +7% | −43% |
| #428 | Great Divide Ski AreaUnited States | E | −17% | −31% | −27% | +7% |
| #429 | Nozawa OnsenJapan | E | −17% | −30% | −42% | +20% |
| #430 | Summit at SnoqualmieUnited States | E | −17% | −30% | −22% | −1% |
| #431 | Bristol MountainUnited States | E | −18% | +20% | −46% | −26% |
| #432 | Labrador MountainUnited States | E | −18% | +22% | −57% | −17% |
| #433 | Mount SnowUnited States | E | −18% | −7% | −72% | +26% |
| #434 | Temple BasinNew Zealand | E | −18% | −23% | −30% | 0% |
| #435 | CrotchedUnited States | E | −18% | +13% | −61% | −6% |
| #436 | Lookout PassUnited States | E | −18% | −36% | −29% | +10% |
| #437 | Cypress MountainCanada | E | −19% | −12% | −20% | −24% |
| #438 | TomamuJapan | E | −19% | −37% | −6% | −12% |
| #439 | SwainUnited States | E | −19% | +11% | −42% | −26% |
| #440 | Montana SnowbowlUnited States | E | −19% | −52% | −40% | +35% |
| #441 | LaurelUnited States | E | −19% | −10% | −36% | −12% |
| #442 | West MountainUnited States | E | −19% | +18% | −71% | −5% |
| #443 | Greek PeakUnited States | E | −19% | +29% | −61% | −26% |
| #444 | Mount BohemiaUnited States | E | −19% | −36% | 0% | −22% |
| #445 | Big BoulderUnited States | E | −20% | +11% | −59% | −12% |
| #446 | Hunter MountainUnited States | E | −20% | +9% | −78% | +9% |
| #447 | Camelback MountainUnited States | E | −20% | +10% | −58% | −13% |
| #448 | Sleeping Giant Ski AreaUnited States | E | −20% | −15% | −22% | −24% |
| #449 | Snow Ridge Ski ResortUnited States | E | −21% | +7% | −43% | −26% |
| #450 | BanskoBulgaria | E | −21% | −21% | −56% | +16% |
| #451 | Holiday ValleyUnited States | E | −21% | −2% | −38% | −21% |
| #452 | Kissing BridgeUnited States | E | −21% | −6% | −40% | −17% |
| #453 | Blacktail Mountain Ski AreaUnited States | E | −21% | −35% | −31% | +4% |
| #454 | NarvikNorway | E | −21% | −16% | −36% | −11% |
| #455 | Windham Mountain ClubUnited States | E | −21% | +12% | −77% | +1% |
| #456 | Hudson Bay MountainCanada | E | −21% | −13% | −34% | −17% |
| #457 | Buffalo Ski CenterUnited States | E | −21% | −10% | −46% | −8% |
| #458 | Whitefish Mountain ResortUnited States | E | −22% | −30% | −24% | −11% |
| #459 | Snowriver Mountain ResortUnited States | E | −22% | −39% | +6% | −33% |
| #460 | Shames MountainCanada | E | −22% | −9% | −28% | −29% |
| #461 | Powder King Mountain ResortCanada | E | −22% | −19% | −12% | −36% |
| #462 | Big Powderhorn Mountain ResortUnited States | E | −22% | −38% | +7% | −37% |
| #463 | Loch LomondUnited Kingdom | E | −22% | −30% | +8% | −45% |
| #464 | Ski BruleUnited States | E | −22% | −21% | +1% | −47% |
| #465 | Whitecap MountainUnited States | E | −23% | −41% | +7% | −35% |
| #466 | Belleayre MountainUnited States | E | −23% | +8% | −74% | −4% |
| #467 | Montage Mountain Ski ResortUnited States | E | −23% | +22% | −66% | −26% |
| #468 | Elk MountainUnited States | E | −24% | +10% | −76% | −7% |
| #469 | Berkshire EastUnited States | E | −25% | +3% | −68% | −8% |
| #470 | Welch Village Ski and Snowboard AreaUnited States | E | −26% | −22% | −10% | −48% |
| #471 | Plattekill MountainUnited States | E | −27% | +5% | −72% | −13% |
| #472 | Afton AlpsUnited States | E | −28% | −22% | −17% | −45% |
| #473 | Mountain Creek ResortUnited States | E | −29% | +10% | −58% | −38% |
| #474 | Buck HillUnited States | E | −30% | −15% | −26% | −50% |
| #475 | HothamAustralia | E | −30% | −60% | −39% | +8% |
| #476 | Jiminy PeakUnited States | E | −30% | 0% | −72% | −19% |
| #477 | Dinner PlainAustralia | E | −31% | −64% | −45% | +15% |
| #478 | Christie MountainUnited States | E | −31% | −38% | −14% | −41% |
| #479 | Bousquet MountainUnited States | E | −32% | +2% | −71% | −27% |
| #480 | Ski ButternutUnited States | E | −32% | +6% | −68% | −34% |
| #481 | CatamountUnited States | E | −32% | +7% | −72% | −31% |
| #482 | Trollhaugen Outdoor Recreation AreaUnited States | E | −33% | −29% | −27% | −43% |
| #483 | ThredboAustralia | E | −35% | −67% | −48% | +11% |
| #484 | Boston MillsUnited States | E | −35% | −33% | −34% | −38% |
| #485 | Charlotte PassAustralia | E | −35% | −71% | −53% | +18% |
| #486 | PerisherAustralia | E | −36% | −84% | −65% | +41% |
| #487 | Wild MountainUnited States | E | −38% | −26% | −39% | −48% |
| #488 | SelwynAustralia | E | −41% | −63% | −45% | −15% |
| Under review | AfriskiLesotho | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | BaldyUnited States | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | Beech MountainUnited States | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | Ben LomondAustralia | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | BryceUnited States | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | CataloocheeUnited States | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | Falls CreekAustralia | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | Hidden ValleyUnited States | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | High1South Korea | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | LibertyUnited States | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | Mad River MountainUnited States | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | ManganuiNew Zealand | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | MassanuttenUnited States | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | Mt Baw BawAustralia | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | Mt BullerAustralia | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | Mt MawsonAustralia | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | Mt StirlingAustralia | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | Mt. SeymourCanada | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | Paoli PeaksUnited States | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | RainbowNew Zealand | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | RoundtopUnited States | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | Sandia PeakUnited States | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | Sierra NevadaSpain | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | Ski ApacheUnited States | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | Snow CreekUnited States | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | Sugar MountainUnited States | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | TiffindellSouth Africa | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | Treble ConeNew Zealand | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | TukinoNew Zealand | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | TūroaNew Zealand | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | Volcán OsornoChile | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | WhakapapaNew Zealand | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | WhitetailUnited States | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | WilmotUnited States | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | Wintergreen ResortUnited States | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
| Under review | Yunding / ThaiwooChina | ERA discontinuity — not ranked until the series is cleaned. | ||||
Questions answer engines actually get
Will El Niño ruin Japan's ski season?
No. Japan is a timing play, not a write-off. Across SnowSure's Asia fleet the median strong-event signal is −12%. Niseko Grand Hirafu ranks #407 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −15% in strong El Niño winters. Japan's sea-effect window is mid-December to mid-February — the January–February core is closer to neutral, so aim the mid-winter core rather than late winter. One storm cycle can beat the climatology.
Where will it snow most in the 2026-27 El Niño winter?
The strongest historical lean is the Andes. The top of the SnowSure fleet: Penitentes (#1, +85%); Portillo (#2, +84%); Las Leñas (#3, +68%); La Parva (#4, +60%); Vallecitos (#5, +56%). Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 versus each resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline.
Is El Niño good for the Alps?
Mixed, and mostly quiet. The European median strong-event signal is +5% — many Alps resorts sit in Tier C (ENSO-proof). El Niño is not a verdict on the Alps; it is a small tilt. Book the mountain you wanted, not the pattern.
Best ski resorts during El Niño
SnowSure's Prime El Niño terrain (Tier A) is led by Penitentes (#1, +85%); Portillo (#2, +84%); Las Leñas (#3, +68%); La Parva (#4, +60%); Vallecitos (#5, +56%). These ranks are versus each resort's own 30-year baseline — never raw centimeters. n=3 — a lean, not a law.
Does El Niño affect Whistler, Niseko, or Zermatt?
Whistler Blackcomb ranks #243 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier C, −2% in strong El Niño winters. Niseko Grand Hirafu ranks #407 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −15% in strong El Niño winters. Matterhorn Ski Paradise ranks Under review SnowSure resorts — Tier B, +6% in strong El Niño winters. Full modules live at /resorts/{slug}#el-nino.
Why is every El Niño ski post about North America?
Because most El Niño ski content is written from a Colorado or Sierra newsroom. SnowSure ranks 488 resorts on six continents from the same ERA5 series — Andes, Alps, Japan, and Oceania included — so the 2026-27 outlook is not a North America story with a Japan footnote.
More El Niño & predictions
Andes snow maps
Live 7-day accumulation where El Niño is already hitting
Andes snow this week
Who is leading right now in Chile & Argentina
Andes region guide
Resorts, season timing, and how to ski the range
SnowSure methodology
How we verify forecasts and historical snowfall
2026-27 prediction ledger
Twelve frozen calls, graded in public — not edited
El Niño methodology
How the signal, tiers, and grading rules work
