This Ski Resort Was Just Named the Best for 'Powder Snow' Destination in the World

"In early November, the ski holiday company released its list of the top powder snow destinations across the world. For context, it explained that "powder snow is the term used to describe light, fluffy and freshly fallen snow, and is a legend in the snowsports world, and provides skiers with a buoyant, 'floating' sensation as they glide over it." Aka, it's the best day ever for skiers and riders."

"To determine the powderiest powder destinations, the company teamed up with Jim N. R. Dale, a senior meteorologist at British Weather Services, who helped them determine the key metrics and measured the conditions of over 120 ski resorts and areas across 13 countries. Specifically, they looked at the meteorological and topographical factors that produce the softest, fluffiest powder snow, including the mountain's surface temperature, snowfall levels, humidity, air temperature, wind speed, and elevation."

Early snowfalls affected major U.S. mountains and many European ranges, prompting several European ski resorts to open early. Powder snow is defined as light, fluffy, freshly fallen snow that produces a buoyant, 'floating' sensation for skiers and riders. Inghams Ski produced a list of top powder destinations and partnered with meteorologist Jim N. R. Dale to set metrics and measure conditions at more than 120 resorts across 13 countries. Measured factors included mountain surface temperature, snowfall levels, humidity, air temperature, wind speed, and elevation. Each mountain received a score out of 100, and Westendorf in Austria scored highest.

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