http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9995348/
"The award-winning staff at “Ski Snowboard America and Canada” and skisnowboard.com have selected their list of “Early Season Best Bets” — a dozen resorts that will put a December smile on a snow lover’s face."
1. Alta/Snowbird, Utah
2. Grand Targhee/Jackson Hole, Wyoming
3. Steamboat, Colorado
4. Whistler/Blackcomb, British Columbia, Canada
5. Mammoth Mountain, California
6. Winter Park, Colorado
7. Fernie Mountain Resort, British Columbia, Canada
8. Lake Tahoe resorts, California and Nevada
9. Killington, Vermont
10. Sunday River, Maine
11. Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
12. Le Massif, Quebec, Canada
I can vouch for 1,2,3,4, and 9 for good Xmas week skiing. Any of the top 4 would be in my "Top 10 places to ski" list.