Snow Forecasters' Winter 2026-27 El Niño Preview Bodes Well for Some Skiers

As the 2026-27 ski season approaches, more attempts at making sense of the so-called “Super” El Niño—and determining what it means for snow conditions—are flowing in.This time, meteorologist and operations manager Alan Smith of the ski-focused forecasting team OpenSnow is throwing his hat (or ski helmet) into the ring. His latest preview forecast reflects what appears to be a growing consensus among meteorologists: while this ongoing El Niño may be