Best skiing in Arizona

4 ski resorts · 4 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season

Explore the best skiing in Arizona — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 4 of 4 ski resorts · best 15 shown on the map
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Arizona Snowbowl
#1 Arizona Snowbowl Off-season
701 m Vertical777 Acres32 Runs8 Lifts
68°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 8 mph· 68°F — wet, slushy snow
Arizona Snowbowl is a popular ski resort located in the United States. The resort is known for its breathtaking views of the San Francisco Peaks and its diverse range of ski…
Why 36: resort size & terrain
36Rated
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Sunrise Park Resort
#2 Sunrise Park Resort Off-season
549 m Vertical800 Acres65 Runs10 Lifts
68°F
· Calm · 7 mph· 68°F — wet, slushy snow· No new snow
Sunrise Park Resort is an esteemed alpine ski destination situated in close proximity to Greer, Arizona. Comprising three prominent mountains, namely Sunrise Peak, Cyclone Circle…
Why 36: resort size & terrain
36Rated
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Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley
#3 Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley Off-season
290 m Vertical200 Acres21 Runs3 Lifts
83°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 22 mph — upper lifts may hold· 83°F — wet, slushy snow
Mt. Lemmon Ski Valley is a small ski resort located in Arizona, United States. The resort offers 22 trails, with the best ones being Sunset and Ridge Run, which offer great views…
Why 15: resort size & terrain
15Rated
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Elk Ridge
#4 Elk Ridge Off-season
198 m Vertical30 Acres7 Runs2 Lifts
1″ base 77°F
· Very thin · 1" — early-season cover· Calm · 8 mph· 77°F — wet, slushy snow
Elk Ridge ski resort, located in Pennsylvania, offers a range of trails for both beginner and intermediate skiers. The resort boasts a total of 27 trails, with the best being the…
Why 8: resort size & terrain
8Rated

Skiing in Arizona

Arizona has 5 ski resorts tracked on Snoflo, from local hills to destination mountains. The largest by skiable terrain is Sunrise Park Resort (800 acres), and Arizona Snowbowl has the most vertical (701 m vertical). Snoflo ranks every resort daily by live snow conditions, rider reviews, and logged trips — so the order reflects what's skiing best right now.

How we rank the best skiing in Arizona

How are these ski resorts ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips, plus terrain (vertical, acreage, runs, lifts). The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

Skiing near you in Arizona