"The 2025-26 season is an enigma, with snowstorms and temperatures across the United States not following traditional weather patterns. The current situation for skiing and snowboarding has been flipped upside down. The East has been consistently receiving adequate snow, and more importantly, the temperatures have remained below freezing for months. The West is in the middle of a snow drought, with its worst season in 25 years, as rain and warmer temperatures have made conditions horrible for skiers and snowboarders."
"It is common for people living in the East to make one or two trips out West throughout the winter, but it is not very common for people living in the West to plan a trip to the East. Midway through the season, one can't help but wonder if this mindset of West Coast skiers and snowboarders has changed? After reviewing the data, the chances are not likely."
The 2025-26 season shows atypical weather, with snowstorms and temperatures across the United States not following traditional patterns. The East has received consistent snow and sustained below-freezing temperatures for months, producing good skiing. The West is in a severe snow drought, experiencing its worst season in 25 years, with rain and warmer temperatures degrading conditions. Many Western resorts report limited terrain, poor snowpack, and some have halted operations entirely. Travel behavior has not shifted significantly: Eastern skiers still make occasional Western trips, while Western skiers largely have not traveled east despite better conditions.
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