Looking for Powder? These Are the 8 Best Places to Ski in December

If you’re a skier, you’ve likely heard the news by now. Some mountains are enjoying a speedy introduction to winter; others aren’t. This season, in particular, the divide feels more dramatic. In the Northeast, over a hundred inches of snow have fallen at places like Jay Peak and Smugglers’ Notch, Vermont. Meanwhile, across the West Coast, from California to Washington, loads of popular destinations haven’t opened yet. The problem? You guessed it: warm temperatu