00:00After a dismal winter, western skiers may finally get the snow they've been waiting for.
00:05AccuWeather forecasters expect El Nino to drive this winter's pattern across the U.S.
00:09That favors frequent storms from the Sierra Nevada through the central and southern Rockies.
00:15It's a big turnaround from last season. Salt Lake City got only 3.7 inches of snow,
00:20its least snowy winter on record. This year, AccuWeather is forecasting 50 to 65 inches there.
00:26The best conditions nationwide are expected in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, California,
00:34and Nevada. The Midwest looks tougher, with a much warmer December and limited natural snow.
00:40In the east, a warm December could leave only a few trails open. Northern New England and upstate New
00:46York look best in that region. So this winter, the west may be the place to ski. Disclosure.
00:51This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
