Best Time to Ski in Alaska

Based on 30 seasons of snowfall records across 7 resorts in Alaska, the snowiest month is December, averaging 40in of snowfall per resort.

Average Monthly Snowfall per Resort

August
0in
September
4in
October
18in
November
31in
December
40in
January
36in
February
32in
March
26in
April
20in
May
9in
June
1in
July
0in

Averages are per resort per month, computed from a 30-year climate baseline (ERA5). Individual resorts vary with elevation and terrain.

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