Historical Data · March Averages
March Is Underrated
Deeper snowpacks, longer days, warmer lodge decks, and fewer crowds. March is quietly the best month to ski -- and the data backs it up. Here's what history says about every resort we track.
24 resorts
March is statistically Mammoth's snowiest month. Massive Pacific storms stack up the Sierra snowpack. Expect deep bases and frequent powder days.
Snowfall
80"
Base
120"
Powder
10d
Open
95%
avg
Snow
80"
Base
120"
Powder
10d
Open
95%
Alta's legendary Wasatch powder continues through March. Cold air and consistent storms make this one of the best months. All chutes and bowls typically open.
Snowfall
70"
Base
100"
Powder
10d
Open
95%
avg
Snow
70"
Base
100"
Powder
10d
Open
95%
March is still deep winter in Niseko. Siberian cold fronts deliver consistent snowfall. Base depths often exceed 10 feet. The famous Niseko powder is drier than you'd expect.
Snowfall
70"
Base
130"
Powder
12d
Open
95%
avg
Snow
70"
Base
130"
Powder
12d
Open
95%
March at Whistler is the sweet spot -- deep snowpack, longer days, and still-active storm cycles. Alpine terrain opens up as snowpack stabilizes.
Snowfall
65"
Base
90"
Powder
9d
Open
90%
avg
Snow
65"
Base
90"
Powder
9d
Open
90%
Big Sky's massive terrain (5,800 acres) is fully open with deep March snowpack. Lone Mountain's extreme terrain reaches prime condition. Very few crowds.
Snowfall
55"
Base
70"
Powder
9d
Open
95%
avg
Snow
55"
Base
70"
Powder
9d
Open
95%
March brings some of Jackson's biggest storms. Corbet's Couloir and the expert terrain are fully loaded. Cold temps preserve powder quality.
Snowfall
52"
Base
78"
Powder
9d
Open
95%
avg
Snow
52"
Base
78"
Powder
9d
Open
95%
Spring conditions set in by mid-March. The largest resort in the US keeps terrain open well into April. Expect a mix of powder and spring snow.
Snowfall
48"
Base
62"
Powder
7d
Open
90%
avg
Snow
48"
Base
62"
Powder
7d
Open
90%
Steamboat's trademark Champagne Powder® keeps falling through March. Tree skiing is exceptional with deep bases filling in the glades.
Snowfall
48"
Base
62"
Powder
8d
Open
90%
avg
Snow
48"
Base
62"
Powder
8d
Open
90%
Reliable mid-winter conditions early month, transitioning to spring corn snow by late March. Back Bowls offer phenomenal spring skiing.
Snowfall
45"
Base
58"
Powder
8d
Open
92%
avg
Snow
45"
Base
58"
Powder
8d
Open
92%
St. Anton's famously rowdy après scene meets excellent March skiing. Off-piste in the Arlberg region is at its best with consolidated snowpack.
Snowfall
45"
Base
60"
Powder
6d
Open
90%
avg
Snow
45"
Base
60"
Powder
6d
Open
90%
Banff Sunshine's high elevation (7,200') and continental divide location mean cold, dry snow well into March. Delirium Dive is legendary.
Snowfall
45"
Base
65"
Powder
8d
Open
90%
avg
Snow
45"
Base
65"
Powder
8d
Open
90%
Breck's high elevation (summit at 12,998') keeps conditions wintry through March. Peak 6 bowls fill in nicely. Spring break crowds arrive mid-month.
Snowfall
42"
Base
55"
Powder
7d
Open
90%
avg
Snow
42"
Base
55"
Powder
7d
Open
90%
Deer Valley's impeccable grooming shines in March. Limited daily tickets mean uncrowded slopes. Empire Canyon holds cold snow.
Snowfall
42"
Base
60"
Powder
6d
Open
90%
avg
Snow
42"
Base
60"
Powder
6d
Open
90%
Crested Butte's extreme terrain is fully loaded in March. The steeps and deeps off the North Face are legendary. Small-town vibe, big-mountain skiing.
Snowfall
42"
Base
55"
Powder
7d
Open
92%
avg
Snow
42"
Base
55"
Powder
7d
Open
92%
March is prime season for Chamonix's legendary off-piste. Snowpack is deep, days are longer for big mountain objectives. Vallée Blanche conditions peak.
Snowfall
40"
Base
55"
Powder
6d
Open
88%
avg
Snow
40"
Base
55"
Powder
6d
Open
88%
Telluride's San Juan location delivers consistent March storms. Revelation Bowl and Gold Hill are fully loaded. The town is gorgeous in spring light.
Snowfall
40"
Base
55"
Powder
7d
Open
92%
avg
Snow
40"
Base
55"
Powder
7d
Open
92%
High altitude (1,850-3,456m) keeps Val d'Isère skiing strong through March. The connection to Tignes adds massive terrain variety.
Snowfall
38"
Base
55"
Powder
6d
Open
92%
avg
Snow
38"
Base
55"
Powder
6d
Open
92%
Ajax turns on in March with Highland Bowl fully loaded. Cold storms still roll through while sunny days deliver perfect spring skiing.
Snowfall
38"
Base
52"
Powder
7d
Open
92%
avg
Snow
38"
Base
52"
Powder
7d
Open
92%
Keystone's North Peak and The Outback deliver reliable March snow. Night skiing extends your day. Good family mountain with spring break vibe.
Snowfall
38"
Base
48"
Powder
6d
Open
88%
avg
Snow
38"
Base
48"
Powder
6d
Open
88%
Snowmass's massive vertical (4,406') means you can find winter on top and spring at the bottom. Burnt Mountain and Hanging Valley offer solitude.
Snowfall
36"
Base
50"
Powder
6d
Open
90%
avg
Snow
36"
Base
50"
Powder
6d
Open
90%
Zermatt's glacier terrain (up to 3,883m) keeps conditions excellent. The Matterhorn views are spectacular in March's clear spring light.
Snowfall
35"
Base
50"
Powder
5d
Open
90%
avg
Snow
35"
Base
50"
Powder
5d
Open
90%
Sun Valley's Bald Mountain is famous for its grooming and consistent March conditions. Long, fast groomers with 3,400' vertical.
Snowfall
35"
Base
48"
Powder
6d
Open
88%
avg
Snow
35"
Base
48"
Powder
6d
Open
88%
Verbier's steep freeride terrain is in prime condition with deep March snowpack. Mont Fort glacier extends reliable skiing. Spring après on the sun terrace begins.
Snowfall
32"
Base
45"
Powder
5d
Open
85%
avg
Snow
32"
Base
45"
Powder
5d
Open
85%
Spring arrives in the Dolomites by mid-March. Morning groomed runs are excellent, afternoons get soft. Stunning scenery with longer days.
Snowfall
28"
Base
45"
Powder
4d
Open
85%
avg
Snow
28"
Base
45"
Powder
4d
Open
85%