New Map Predicts Snowfall Across The United States for Super El Niño Winter 26/27

The super El Niño is coming, and Direct Weather, a popular YouTube channel that creates short and long-range weather forecasts, is forecasting how the weather phenomenon will affect snowfall across the country.

Similar to NOAA’s forecast maps for the upcoming winter, Direct Weather agrees that El Niño will lead to above-average snowfall in the Southwest, the deep South, and the Southeast. Direct Weather is also forecasting the chance for above-average snowfall in New England due to “frequent” nor’easters.

Below-average snowfall is expected in the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest, and parts of the Great Plains. Average snowfall is expected for northern Utah, Colorado, parts of southern Idaho, southern Wyoming, Indiana, and Ohio.

Tap or click below to watch Direct Weather’s full forecast. Keep reading for more.

Let’s break down Direct Weather’s predictions a bit further. Keep reading for a list of ski resorts that could see below-average and above-average snowfall, according to Direct Weather’s forecast.

*Editor’s Note: Super El Niño doesn’t guarantee anything. Rather, it stacks the cards in a particular favor. Translation: It can and will snow plenty in regions forecast to do poorly, and vice versa in regions forecast to see more snowfall. Keep an eye on the weekly weather forecast, and don’t put all of your eggs in one basket quite yet.

Ski Resorts That Could See Below-Average Snowfall, According to Direct Weather

• Mt. Baker Ski Area, Washington
• Mt. Bachelor, Oregon
• Schweitzer, Idaho
• Big Sky, Montana
• Jackson Hole, Wyoming
• Terry Peak, South Dakota
• Lutsen Mountains, Minnesota
• Granite Peak, Wisconsin
• Mount Bohemia, Michigan
• Sundown Mountain Resort, Iowa
• Chestnut Mountain, Illinois

Ski Resorts That Could See Above-Average Snowfall, According to Direct Weather

• Mammoth Mountain, California
• Palisades Tahoe, California
• Lee Canyon, Nevada
• Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona
• Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
• Brian Head, Utah
• Wolf Creek, Colorado
• Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
• Massanutten, Virginia
• Camelback, Pennsylvania
• Whiteface Mountain, New York
• Jay Peak, Vermont
• Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire
• Sugarloaf, Maine

Ski Resorts That Could See Average Snowfall, According to Direct Weather

• Arapahoe Basin, Colorado
• Breckenridge, Colorado
• Alta Ski Area, Utah
• Park City Mountain Resort, Utah
• Alpine Valley, Ohio
• Perfect North, Indiana

Confused by Super El Niño? Don’t Worry, We All Are

Odds are this isn’t the first article you’ve seen about the super El Niño expected to affect the weather in North America this winter.

Nearly every ski resort in the country is using the weather phenomenon to sell passes, and those that typically get less snow during an El Niño are clamoring to ease anxieties and concerns.

Click here to read my opinion on the over-hyping of El Niño, and if you’re still feeling confused about the whole thing, remember this: Nobody, no matter how advanced their AI weather model claims to be, knows what’s going to happen this winter. Sure, there are historical trends to fall back on, but good ol’ Mother Nature and Father Winter will have the final say.

If you’re desperately trying to ensure that your big ski trip will have great conditions, again, know that nothing is guaranteed. That’s the beauty of a ski trip, anyway, right?

Related: Skiers Beware, The El Niño Hype Train Has Officially Left The Station