Photos: New Snow at Ski Resorts | To The Mountains Blog by Ski.com

It’s a funny thing to be a skier or snowboarder. Our happiness is dependent one big factor that’s out of our control: weather. Some might say that this reliance on unpredictable snow forecasts and actual snowfall shows that we all have a screw loose. However, if you’re hooked on skiing and snowboarding like we are, then you’re asking the same question right now—is the snow going to be awesome at my home resort this winter?

As winter approaches, our collective attention on snow forecasts peaks. We start combing weather websites for clues, comparing expert opinions and indulging in superstitious behavior (because sacrificing a pair of skis to the snow gods can’t hurt, right?!). But there’s another sign of our affliction that puzzles non-skiers: we get ridiculously excited at the sight of new-snow photos, whether it’s a sad centimeter weighing down the last summer blooms or an early-season dump covering ski runs with a promising base layer.

In homage to our shared psychosis, we are posting all the best new-snow photos (and perhaps a video or two) from ski resorts around the world. Check back here for the latest and greatest eye candy that will affirm our hopes… it will in fact snow this ski season.

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Photos of new snow at ski resorts

A magical, snowy sunrise in Breck on Oct. 22 | Photo: Breckenridge Ski Resort

Breckridge wakes up to a frosty morning on Oct. 22 | Photo: Breckenridge Ski Resort

Breckenridge snow on Oct. 22 | Photo: Breckenridge Ski Resort

Snowmass at the intersection of seasons, Oct, 13 | Photo: Jeremy Swanson, Aspen Snowmass

Moody Maroon Bells, outside of Aspen on Oct. 13 | Photo: Jeremy Swanson, Aspen Snowmass

You can still drive up to the Maroon Bells, but the snow will close the road soon | Photo: Jeremy Swanson, Aspen Snowmass

Copper Mountain woke up to 9 inches of new snow on Oct. 13. | Photo: Tripp Fay, Copper Mountain Resort

Copper Mountain is prepping for its Halloween opening day, and 9 inches is helping its cause | Photo: Tripp Fay, Copper Mountain Resort

Winter showed up at Copper and delivered 9 inches of snow | Photo: Tripp Fay, Copper Mountain Resort

Copper Mountain is shedding its last bits of autumn | Photo: Tripp Fay, Copper Mountain Resort

Breckenridge on Oct. 13, only 24 days until the resort opens! | Photo: Breckenridge Ski Resort

Crested Butte, Oct. 2 | Photo: Chris Segal, Crested Butte Mountain Resort

New snow at Deer Valley Resort on Oct. 1 | Photo: Dan Campbell

Empire Canyon in between seasons at Deer Valley Resort on Oct. 1 | Photo: Dan Campbell

Four Points Lodge gets an early dusting at Steamboat on Sept. 30 | Photo: Steamboat

Frosted trees in Steamboat, Sept. 30 | Photo: Steamboat

Steamboat chairlifts, not quite ready for passengers, but soon… | Photo: Steamboat

Steamboat snow on Sept. 30 | Photo: Steamboat

“When seasons collide” at Alta, Sept. 29 | Photo: Jay Dash Photography, Alta Ski Area

Wilson Peak in Telluride on Sept. 29 | Photo: Brett Shreckengost, Telluride Ski Resort

A friendly fox checks out the September snow in Breckenridge | Photo: Breckenridge, Vail Resorts

What does the fox say about snow in Breckenridge? | Photo: Breckenridge, Vail Resorts

Breckenridge aglow between seasons | Photo: Breckenridge, Vail Resorts

Only 59 days until the tram starts running! | Photo: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Corbet’s Cabin, Sept. 29 | Photo: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Jackson Hole tram workers already hard at work in September | Photo: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Jackson Hole on Sept. 29 | Photo: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Corbet’s Cabin at Jackson Hole, Sept. 29 | Photo: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Snowmass Village on Sept. 29 | Photo: Jeremy Swanson, Aspen Snowmass

Sheer Bliss lift on Snowmass | Photo: Vital Films, Aspen Snowmass

Highland Bowl getting dressed for winter, Sept. 29 | Photo: Dave Amirault, Aspen Snowmass

Highland Bowl, Aspen Highlands and Buttermilk showing an array of seasons | Photo: Jeremy Swanson, Aspen Snowmass

The whole spectrum of colors on Sept. 29 in Aspen Snowmass | Photo: Vital Films, Aspen Snowmass

The iconic Squaw Valley shot with some September snow. | Photo: Matt Palmer, Squaw Valley

Squaw Valley received 4 inches of new snow on Sept. 27! | Photo: Matt Palmer, Squaw Valley

Squaw Valley, about to cross into full-blown winter on Sept. 27| Photo: Matt Palmer, Squaw Valley

Squaw Valley snow on Sept. 27 | Photo: Matt Palmer, Squaw Valley

It’s starting to look wintery at Mammoth Mountain, as of Sept. 27 | Photo: Mammoth Mountain

All signs point to ski season at Mammoth on Sept. 27 | Photo: Mammoth Mountain

Mammoth’s first snow of the season on Sept. 27 | Photo: Mammoth Mountain

Moody, snowy trees at Mammoth on Sept. 27 | Photo: Mammoth Mountain

Mammoth Mountain received a good layer of the white stuff on Sept. 27. | Photo: Mammoth Mountain

Sunshine Village faceshots on Sept. 9 | Photo: Banff Lake Louise Tourism

Sunshine Village’s famous flamingos on Sept. 9 | Photo: Banff Lake Louise Tourism

Mt. Norquay in Banff Lake Louise on Sept. 10 | Photo: Banff Lake Louise Tourism

Lake Louise on Sept. 11, after the storm cleared | Photo: Chris Moseley, Banff Lake Louise Tourism

The town of Banff from Mt. Norquay on Sept. 10 | Photo: Banff Lake Louise Tourism

Panorama, one of the ski resorts on The Powder Highway in British Columbia received it’s first snowfall on Sept. 4. | Photo: Panorama Mountain Village