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 Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 24", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska24" | |
2. Hoodoo9" | |
3. Mt. Baker8" | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie8" | |
5. Stevens Pass8" | |
6. Willamette Pass8" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
8. 49 Degrees North8" | |
10. White Pass8" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 34", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak34" | |
2. June Mountain13" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain13" | |
5. Kirkwood5" | |
7. Sugar Bowl5" | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park3" | |
10. Heavenly1" | |
3. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 34", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak34" | |
2. June Mountain13" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain13" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect RED Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb7" | |
3. Revelstoke6" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
6. Cypress Mountain5" | |
7. Grouse Mountain5" | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Purgatory Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort8" | |
2. Buttermilk6" | |
4. Snowmass6" | |
5. Aspen Highlands6" | |
6. Aspen Mountain6" | |
7. Powderhorn6" | |
8. Monarch Mountain4" | |
9. Telluride3" | |
10. Wolf Creek3" | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Brian Head Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort10" | |
2. Alta4" | |
3. Brighton Resort4" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
6. Snowbird4" | |
8. Sundance4" | |
9. Powder Mountain3" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
4. Bolton Valley4" | |
6. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
7. Mad River Glen3" | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
9. Titus Mountain3" | |
10. Killington2" | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood5" | |
4. Sugar Bowl5" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
6. Heavenly1" | |
7. Homewood1" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant5" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
4. Blue Mountain3" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Pajarito Mountain to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Pajarito Mountain12" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort2" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia3" | |
2. Boyne Mountain2" | |
3. The Highlands2" | |
4. Alpine Valley1" | |
6. Afton Alps0" | |
7. Mad River0" | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
9. Mt Brighton0" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0" | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl3" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort2" | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |