Best Ski Resorts in the USA for Snow in November

November marks the start of the ski season across the USA, though conditions vary enormously by location and year. Early season snowfall is the least predictable of any month and most resorts either open partially or rely heavily on snowmaking to supplement natural cover.

The November rankings are led by California's Sierra Nevada resorts. Sugar Bowl at 106cm and Kirkwood at 96cm sit at the top, followed by Loveland in Colorado at 96cm. Utah's famous powder resorts Alta and Snowbird appear lower in the November rankings at #10 and #11, reflecting the fact that the Wasatch typically builds its snowpack through December and January rather than November.

November figures have higher year to year variability than any other month. Check the reliability score alongside the average before planning an early season trip.