Snowiest Regions in North America
About Skiing in North America
The United States and Canada offer some of the most epic ski resorts in the world, stretching from the Rockies in Colorado to the powder-covered peaks of British Columbia. Known for its varied terrain, exceptional snowfall, and modern infrastructure, North America is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders alike.
Explore the snowiest ski regions across North America. The following rankings highlight the regions with the most anticipated snowfall in the next 10 days. Use the date slider to adjust the forecast time frame and the weather model toggle buttons to compare predictions from leading forecasting models like ECMWF, GFS, and more.
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GEM1. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 40", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass40" | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb29" | |
3. Mt. Baker28" | |
5. White Pass23" | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort21" | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie20" | |
8. Crystal Mountain18" | |
9. Mission Ridge15" | |
10. Silver Mountain14" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 29", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb29" | |
3. Sun Peaks Resort13" | |
4. RED Mountain Resort12" | |
5. Revelstoke11" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort10" | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort10" | |
9. Cypress Mountain8" | |
10. Grouse Mountain8" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek9" | |
2. Ski Cooper9" | |
3. Vail9" | |
4. Buttermilk6" | |
6. Snowmass6" | |
7. Aspen Highlands6" | |
8. Aspen Mountain6" | |
9. Steamboat6" | |
10. Winter Park6" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect BigRock Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. BigRock Mountain6" | |
2. Sugarloaf5" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
6. Bolton Valley4" | |
7. Bretton Woods4" | |
8. Loon Mountain4" | |
9. Cannon Mountain4" | |
10. Waterville Valley4" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta4" | |
2. Brighton Resort4" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
5. Snowbird4" | |
7. Sundance4" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
9. Powder Mountain1" | |
10. Eagle Point Resort1" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
4. Blue Mountain4" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
7. Mont Tremblant2" | |
7. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood5" | |
3. June Mountain4" | |
4. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
6. Sugar Bowl3" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park2" | |
9. China Peak1" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe1" | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood5" | |
4. Sugar Bowl3" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe1" | |
7. Heavenly0" | |
8. Homewood0" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Alpine Valley Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
3. Mt Brighton2" | |
4. Sundown Mountain2" | |
5. Alpine Valley2" | |
7. The Highlands1" | |
8. Mount Bohemia1" | |
9. Boyne Mountain1" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation1" | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain4" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
3. China Peak1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 10 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
13. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 10 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |