While the northwest peaks remain most active this week, cold air in the East and two systems bring new snow to the southern Appalachians. Here’s where to find best conditions this week.

Steamboat, Colorado turned snowier during Christmas. (Larry Pierce)

A majority of Canada and U.S. resorts will experience cold weather through New Year’s Day, while a few feet of snow may fall in the West.

With a bounty of snow left behind by Superstorm Sandy, West Virginia’s Snowshoe Mountain Resort will kick off the 2012-13 season on Wednesday, Nov. 21.

North Carolina Ski Areas Association’s 2012-13 Gold Card is worth its weight in gold for skiers and riders.