Best ski & snow destinations in October

The best ski resorts to visit in October, ranked by real climate — scored for cold temperatures and reliable snow. Tap any place for the full October weather breakdown.

  1. 1Farellones, Chilecold, soaked, clean air89tier A
  2. 2Ushuaia, Argentinacold, a little rain, clean air86tier A
  3. 3San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentinacold, a little rain, clean air83tier A
  4. 4Banff, Canadacold, a little rain, clean air82tier A
  5. 5Jackson, United Statescold, a little rain, clean air82tier A
  6. 6Las Leñas, Argentinacold, a little rain, reliable snow82tier A
  7. 7Queenstown, New Zealandcool, rainy, clean air76tier B
  8. 8Vail, United Statescold, a little rain, clean air75tier B
  9. 9Aspen, United Statescold, a little rain, clean air72tier B
  10. 10St. Moritz, Switzerlandcold, soaked, clean air72tier B
  11. 11Park City, United Statescool, a little rain, clean air67tier C
  12. 12Whistler, Canadacool, soaked, clean air67tier C
  13. 13Zermatt, Switzerlandcool, soaked, clean air67tier C
  14. 14Sun Valley, United Statescold, a little rain, clean air64tier C
  15. 15Wānaka, New Zealandcool, rainy, clean air64tier C
  16. 16Mount Buller, Australiacold, soaked, clean air58tier D
  17. 17Perisher Valley, Australiacool, rainy, clean air57tier D
  18. 18Falls Creek, Australiacool, soaked, clean air56tier D
  19. 19Thredbo, Australiacool, rainy, clean air51tier D
  20. 20Pucón, Chilecool, soaked, clean air50tier D
  21. 21Chamonix, Francecool, soaked, clean air46tier F
  22. 22Andorra la Vella, Andorranice, a little rain, clean air40tier F
  23. 23Oukaïmeden, Moroccocool, dry, clean air38tier F
  24. 24Butha-Buthe, Lesothonice, a little rain, clean air19tier F