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 analyzed·46" avg March snowfall·Mammoth Mountain leads at 80"

24 resorts

1

March is statistically Mammoth's snowiest month. Massive Pacific storms stack up the Sierra snowpack. Expect deep bases and frequent powder days.

80"

avg

Snow

80"

Base

120"

Powder

10d

Open

95%

2
AltaUtah

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.

70"

avg

Snow

70"

Base

100"

Powder

10d

Open

95%

3
NisekoJapan

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.

70"

avg

Snow

70"

Base

130"

Powder

12d

Open

95%

4
Whistler BlackcombBritish Columbia

March at Whistler is the sweet spot -- deep snowpack, longer days, and still-active storm cycles. Alpine terrain opens up as snowpack stabilizes.

65"

avg

Snow

65"

Base

90"

Powder

9d

Open

90%

5
Big SkyMontana

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.

55"

avg

Snow

55"

Base

70"

Powder

9d

Open

95%

6

March brings some of Jackson's biggest storms. Corbet's Couloir and the expert terrain are fully loaded. Cold temps preserve powder quality.

52"

avg

Snow

52"

Base

78"

Powder

9d

Open

95%

7

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.

48"

avg

Snow

48"

Base

62"

Powder

7d

Open

90%

8
SteamboatColorado

Steamboat's trademark Champagne Powder® keeps falling through March. Tree skiing is exceptional with deep bases filling in the glades.

48"

avg

Snow

48"

Base

62"

Powder

8d

Open

90%

9
VailColorado

Reliable mid-winter conditions early month, transitioning to spring corn snow by late March. Back Bowls offer phenomenal spring skiing.

45"

avg

Snow

45"

Base

58"

Powder

8d

Open

92%

10

St. Anton's famously rowdy après scene meets excellent March skiing. Off-piste in the Arlberg region is at its best with consolidated snowpack.

45"

avg

Snow

45"

Base

60"

Powder

6d

Open

90%

11

Banff Sunshine's high elevation (7,200') and continental divide location mean cold, dry snow well into March. Delirium Dive is legendary.

45"

avg

Snow

45"

Base

65"

Powder

8d

Open

90%

12
BreckenridgeColorado

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.

42"

avg

Snow

42"

Base

55"

Powder

7d

Open

90%

13

Deer Valley's impeccable grooming shines in March. Limited daily tickets mean uncrowded slopes. Empire Canyon holds cold snow.

42"

avg

Snow

42"

Base

60"

Powder

6d

Open

90%

14

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.

42"

avg

Snow

42"

Base

55"

Powder

7d

Open

92%

15

March is prime season for Chamonix's legendary off-piste. Snowpack is deep, days are longer for big mountain objectives. Vallée Blanche conditions peak.

40"

avg

Snow

40"

Base

55"

Powder

6d

Open

88%

16
TellurideColorado

Telluride's San Juan location delivers consistent March storms. Revelation Bowl and Gold Hill are fully loaded. The town is gorgeous in spring light.

40"

avg

Snow

40"

Base

55"

Powder

7d

Open

92%

17

High altitude (1,850-3,456m) keeps Val d'Isère skiing strong through March. The connection to Tignes adds massive terrain variety.

38"

avg

Snow

38"

Base

55"

Powder

6d

Open

92%

18
AspenColorado

Ajax turns on in March with Highland Bowl fully loaded. Cold storms still roll through while sunny days deliver perfect spring skiing.

38"

avg

Snow

38"

Base

52"

Powder

7d

Open

92%

19
KeystoneColorado

Keystone's North Peak and The Outback deliver reliable March snow. Night skiing extends your day. Good family mountain with spring break vibe.

38"

avg

Snow

38"

Base

48"

Powder

6d

Open

88%

20
SnowmassColorado

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.

36"

avg

Snow

36"

Base

50"

Powder

6d

Open

90%

21

Zermatt's glacier terrain (up to 3,883m) keeps conditions excellent. The Matterhorn views are spectacular in March's clear spring light.

35"

avg

Snow

35"

Base

50"

Powder

5d

Open

90%

22

Sun Valley's Bald Mountain is famous for its grooming and consistent March conditions. Long, fast groomers with 3,400' vertical.

35"

avg

Snow

35"

Base

48"

Powder

6d

Open

88%

23

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.

32"

avg

Snow

32"

Base

45"

Powder

5d

Open

85%

24

Spring arrives in the Dolomites by mid-March. Morning groomed runs are excellent, afternoons get soft. Stunning scenery with longer days.

28"

avg

Snow

28"

Base

45"

Powder

4d

Open

85%