The 20 best ski resorts in America

For many, the arrival of snow means it's time to hit the slopes. And now that winter is undoubtedly underway, we're rounding up the best places to celebrate the season.

Wanderbat, a travel data site by Graphiq, compiled a list of the 20 best ski resorts in America.

To determine the ranking, Wanderbat used a rating system that compares resorts based on mountain size, terrain, snowfall, and the magazine awards each has won. 

Colorado and Utah dominate the list with a combined 14 of the top 20 resorts, followed by three in California, one in Wyoming, and two in Montana.

Scroll through to find out what makes these mountain resorts some of the best winter destinations in the country.