Though the “official” first day of winter isn’t until late December, Thanksgiving Day rings in the start of the wintry months and, most importantly, ski season.
Whether you’re an avid skier, snowboarder or snow bunny, you’ll want to know when the temperatures are right and the slopes snowy enough to warrant a trip up to the mountain. We looked at seven of the top resorts in the country and checked out the conditions and opening dates so you can gear up and plan when you’ll hit the slopes (or bar at the lodge, whichever) this winter.
***Reports as of Wednesday, November 24 — subject to change
