On December 10, 2016, the Arizona Snowbowl Ski Resort opened the new Grand Canyon Express ski lift.
Ski season 2026–27

Skiing in Arizona

Ski in the morning, desert by dinner.

Arizona Snowbowl on the San Francisco Peaks above Flagstaff is the state’s real mountain, with long runs and big views. Smaller hills in the White Mountains and above Tucson open when the storms cooperate.

  • 3resorts
  • 2,300 ftbiggest vertical (Arizona Snowbowl)
  • 260″most snow/yr (Arizona Snowbowl)
  • 7holiday events

Good to know

  • Seasons swing a lot with storm tracks. Check opening status before you drive.
  • Flagstaff is 2 hours from Phoenix and 90 minutes from the Grand Canyon’s South Rim.
  • Sunny days at 11,000 ft burn. Wear sunscreen even in January.

Fly into Flagstaff (FLG), Phoenix (PHX), Tucson (TUS). Arizona snow report

Snow reports, webcams and trail maps · 3 resorts

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