Arizona Winter Sports
Yes, it snows in Arizona! Explore 29 winter destinations — from ski resorts to ice rinks. Click any marker for details.
Arizona Ski Report
Season InfoArizona Snowbowl
Summit: 11,500 ft
55
Trails
8
Lifts
777
Acres
260"
Avg Snow
Sunrise Park Resort
Summit: 11,100 ft
65
Trails
8
Lifts
800
Acres
250"
Avg Snow
For live snow conditions, base depth, and lift status, visit each resort's website directly. Arizona ski season typically runs November through April.
Trip Planning Weather
Compare conditions from the valley to the summit— 21° difference right now
AZ Snowbowl
Mountain11,500 ft
Flagstaff
Mountain6,910 ft
Sunrise Park
Mountain9,200 ft
Payson
Rim Country4,890 ft
Phoenix Valley
Valley1,086 ft
Weather data via Open-Meteo · Updated 2:25 PM
Arizona Snowbowl
Flagstaff, AZ
Flagstaff's premier ski resort with 260" average snowfall and 2,300ft vertical drop.
Sunrise Park Resort
Greer, AZ
Arizona's largest ski area spanning three mountains with 65 runs in the White Mountains.
Mount Lemmon Ski Valley
Mount Lemmon, AZ
The southernmost ski area in the US, just an hour from Tucson at 9,157 feet.
Flagstaff Snow Park
Flagstaff, AZ
Northern Arizona's premier snow tubing destination at Fort Tuthill County Park.
Crowley Pit Snow Play Area
Flagstaff, AZ
Free snow play area in Flagstaff's Coconino National Forest.
Sunrise Park Resort Tubing Hill
Greer, AZ
Snow tubing at the base of Sunrise Mountain with tubes and lift access included.
Wing Mountain Snow Play Area
Flagstaff, AZ
Affordable snow play at $10/car in a beautiful forest setting near Flagstaff.
Canyon Coaster Adventure Park
Williams, AZ
Snow tubing with conveyor lifts and mountain coaster fun near the Grand Canyon.
Arizona Nordic Village
Flagstaff, AZ
Arizona's premier Nordic skiing destination with 50km of groomed trails at 8,000ft.
Peak View Winter Recreation Area
Flagstaff, AZ
Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing with San Francisco Peaks views.
Hannagan Meadow Cross-Country Skiing
Alpine, AZ
Backcountry XC skiing and snowshoeing at 9,000ft in the White Mountains.
Greer Lodge Cross-Country Trails
Greer, AZ
Groomed XC ski trails through ponderosa pines and snow-covered meadows.
AZ Ice Gilbert
Gilbert, AZ
Two ice rinks with figure skating, hockey, dining, and year-round public sessions.
Ice Den Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ
Premier ice skating facility with public sessions, hockey, and figure skating.
Oceanside Ice Arena
Tempe, AZ
Year-round indoor ice skating and hockey near Arizona State University.
AZ Ice Arcadia
Phoenix, AZ
Year-round indoor ice skating in central Phoenix's Arcadia neighborhood.
AZ Ice Peoria
Peoria, AZ
Year-round indoor ice skating with NHL-size rink in the West Valley.
Little America Hotel Flagstaff
Flagstaff, AZ
500-acre pine forest resort with ski shuttle to Snowbowl and winter packages
Greer Lodge Resort & Cabins
Greer, AZ
20 riverside cabins near Sunrise Park with fly fishing and snowshoe trails
Basecamp at Snowbowl
Flagstaff, AZ
Ski-in lodging at Snowbowl with cabin rooms, restaurant, and bar
Arizona Mountain Inn & Cabins
Flagstaff, AZ
17 cozy pine-forest cabins near Snowbowl with fireplaces and full kitchens
Mother Road Brewing Company
Flagstaff, AZ
Flagstaff's top craft brewery and apres-ski hangout on Route 66
Fat Olives
Flagstaff, AZ
Wood-fired pizza and pasta on Route 66 — Flagstaff's favorite apres-ski spot
Agassiz Lodge Restaurant
Flagstaff, AZ
Mid-mountain lodge at Snowbowl with hearty food and panoramic peak views
Fremont Restaurant & Bar
Flagstaff, AZ
Ski-in/ski-out dining at Snowbowl with mountain views and craft cocktails
Kachina Mineral Springs Spa
Safford, AZ
Private indoor mineral baths in Safford with spa treatments and affordable rates
El Dorado Hot Springs
Tonopah, AZ
Rustic desert hot springs with private mineral tubs and stargazing west of Phoenix
Verde Hot Springs
Camp Verde, AZ
Free primitive hot springs along the Verde River in Coconino National Forest
Castle Hot Springs
Morristown, AZ
Luxury desert hot springs resort with mineral pools, farm-to-table dining, and cabins
Gear Up for the Snow
Rent skis, snowboards, snowshoes, and winter gear from these Arizona outfitters
Arizona Winter Sports Tips
Best Snow Months
December through March offers the best snow conditions. Flagstaff averages 100+ inches of snow annually.
Getting There
Flagstaff is 2 hours from Phoenix via I-17. Carry chains and check ADOT road conditions before heading to mountain areas.
Beginner Friendly
Arizona Snowbowl has the largest beginner terrain in the Southwest. Sunrise Park offers lessons for all ages.
Budget Fun
Wing Mountain and Crowley Pit offer free or cheap snow play. Flagstaff Snow Park is affordable family tubing.
Year-Round Ice
AZ Ice rinks in Gilbert, Peoria, and Arcadia offer year-round skating, hockey, and figure skating.
Dress in Layers
Mountain temps can swing 30°F in a day. Bring sunscreen too — Arizona sun is strong even in winter.