Last week we saw the first flakes fall in Canada, and this week, ski resorts in the Western U.S. received their first snowfall of the season.

Squaw Valley documented flurries starting to stick on the slopes, and, while Jackson Hole’s peaks were concealed in the clouds, the snow-frosted tram revealed that conditions at Corbet’s Cabin were very wintry. In our backyard in Aspen Snowmass, we felt the sharp autumn bite in the air, but we were surprised to see how much snow fell on Mt. Daly and other Snowmass peaks once the storm cleared.

It’s not unusual for September storms to coat high-elevation peaks with their first snow, especially in places like Jackson Hole and Aspen Snowmass. Regardless of the normalcy, this first sight of snow always gets us excited for the ski season to come! Check out the photos and videos below to see where it snowed in the Western U.S. this week.

September snow at Jackson Hole , Squaw Valley and other Western U.S. resorts

The Jackson Hole Tram hinted at the winter conditions concealed within the clouds on Sept. 16. | Photo: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Sept. 16 would have been lovely day for a bacon, peanut butter waffle at Corbet’s Cabin! | Photo: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Atop Jackson Hole, Corbet’s Couloir received its first coating of snow, but it still looks a little reefy as of Sept. 16… | Photo: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
It begins at Alta!Snow on Sept. 16 | Photo: Alta Ski Area
Grand Targhee got its share of the winter storm on Sept. 16 | Photo: Grand Targhee
Snowmass peaks caked with snow on Sept. 15 | Photo: Vital Films, Snowmass Tourism
Snow in the background, Snowmass chairlift in the foreground on Sept. 15 | Photo: Vital Films, Snowmass Tourism
Mammoth Mountain welcomed winter with open arms on Sept. 15 | Photo @MammothMountain on Instagram

 

First flakes of the season! #winteriscoming #firstsnow

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If you’re ready to catch the early storm, book your ski trip soon. Some of our best deals are available before the real snow starts to stick. To get started, request a free, custom quote, or speak with an expert at 800-610-8911.