Best Skiing in United States in May
In May only a handful of high-altitude and glacier areas are still open in the northern hemisphere, and conditions depend heavily on how much snow fell over the winter.
Slopes are quiet, but check each resort's closing date before you book.
Top resorts in United States for May snow
8 resorts in United States are open in May with at least 30 cm of typical snow depth. Ranked 60% on snow depth, 20% on top elevation and 20% on piste kilometres.
| # | Resort | Snow depth | Top |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Breckenridge | 87 cm | 3,914 m |
| 2 | Arapahoe Basin Ski Area | 72 cm | 3,978 m |
| 3 | Mammoth Mountain | 70 cm | 3,369 m |
| 4 | Loveland Basin Ski Area | 65 cm | 3,867 m |
| 5 | Palisades Tahoe Olympic Valley | 63 cm | 2,758 m |
| 6 | Snowbird | 59 cm | 3,353 m |
| 7 | Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows | 63 cm | 2,633 m |
| 8 | Killington Resort | 53 cm | 1,293 m |
Snow depth, snowfall and temperature are 2020-24 monthly averages from Open-Meteo's historical weather data at each resort's coordinates. They are modelled values for the area, not the resort's own snow reports, so treat them as a guide to typical conditions.