Why location (and the weather) matters for snow quality on the slopes

Not all ski slopes are created equally, and depending on location, timing, and the weather, your trip down the mountain could be wildly different. In the Rockies, snow tends to be drier and fluffier. In the Sierra, near Lake Tahoe, a coastal climate brings heavier snow with more water in it. Meanwhile, in the Northeast, our winter outlook leans warmer and wetter. You can expect less snow on the ground this season than average. Before you pick a getaway, check the snow forecast. It can make or break the trip.