North America Weekly Snow Roundup #297
Weekly Snow News for North America, updated 15 January 2026: California nears full opening after seven-foot storms, while Rockies and Northeast enjoy long-awaited midwinter snow.
- California transformed after huge storms
- Jackson Hole nears full operation
- Northeast hit by fresh winter storms
- Western Canada posts deepest snowpacks
Western Canada Snow Report and Ski Conditions
Conditions remain strong across British Columbia and Alberta. Whistler Blackcomb (20/180cm / 8/72") is now around 90% open after receiving around half a metre (20") of snowfall in the past week. Revelstoke (105/255cm / 42/102") leads the country with the deepest snowpack, reporting a metre (40") in seven days and more than 7m (23 feet) this season.
Western Canada Snow Forecast
Cold, unsettled weather with further snowfall and lowering freezing levels.
Eastern Canada Snow Report and Ski Conditions
Eastern Canada saw a mixed week of sunshine, cloud and light snowfall, with 10–15cm (4–6") refreshes early in the week. Tremblant (30/60cm / 12/24") reports 99% of terrain open.
Eastern Canada Snow Forecast
Milder, unsettled conditions with mixed precipitation and variable visibility.
US West Coast Snow Report and Ski Conditions
California resorts have been transformed after up to seven feet (2.1m) of snowfall since Christmas. Palisades and Heavenly have surged from minimal openings to near or full operation. Further north, Oregon and Washington remain closer to 50–70% open, though Mt Baker (83/132" / 208/330cm) retains North America’s deepest base.
US West Coast Snow Forecast
Colder, more unsettled weather returns with moderate snowfall later in the week.
US Rockies Snow Report and Ski Conditions
Colorado finally saw a powder weekend with 10–15 inches (25–37cm) in favoured areas, though many resorts remain below half open. Further north, Jackson Hole (30/230cm / 12/92") is close to full operation and leads US Rockies snow depths.
US Rockies Snow Forecast
Colder, wintry conditions return with light snowfall and improving visibility.
US East Coast Snow Report and Ski Conditions
The Northeast endured another cold, snowy week, with resorts in Vermont picking up up to a foot (30cm). Killington (16/24" / 40/60cm) now has more than 90% of terrain open.
US East Coast Snow Forecast
Another winter storm is expected, bringing heavy snowfall and reduced visibility.
