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. 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 32", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood32" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe29" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort27" | |
5. Sugar Bowl27" | |
6. June Mountain23" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain23" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park16" | |
9. Dodge Ridge16" | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
2. 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 32", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood32" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe29" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort27" | |
5. Sugar Bowl27" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
7. Heavenly6" | |
8. Homewood6" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort6" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Willamette Pass to receive the most snow, with 27", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Willamette Pass27" | |
2. Hoodoo22" | |
3. Brundage Mountain Resort18" | |
4. Mt Shasta Ski Park16" | |
5. Lookout Pass Ski Area15" | |
6. Mt Bachelor15" | |
7. Silver Mountain14" | |
8. Schweitzer13" | |
9. Timberline Lodge13" | |
10. Bluewood13" | |
4. 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 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta12" | |
2. Brighton Resort12" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort12" | |
5. Snowbird12" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort12" | |
7. Sundance12" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
9. Powder Mountain4" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort2" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Blue Mountain Resort and Camelback to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain Resort11" | |
2. Camelback11" | |
3. Mountain Creek10" | |
4. Loon Mountain9" | |
5. Cannon Mountain9" | |
6. Waterville Valley9" | |
7. Pico Mountain7" | |
8. Mad River Glen7" | |
9. Middlebury Snow Bowl7" | |
10. Gore Mountain7" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat13" | |
2. Beaver Creek11" | |
3. Ski Cooper11" | |
4. Vail7" | |
5. Buttermilk7" | |
7. Snowmass7" | |
8. Granby Ranch7" | |
9. Aspen Highlands5" | |
10. Aspen Mountain5" | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain12" | |
2. Grouse Mountain12" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort9" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Revelstoke4" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Mt Brighton to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Brighton10" | |
2. Alpine Valley8" | |
4. Mount Bohemia6" | |
5. Boyne Mountain6" | |
6. The Highlands5" | |
8. Afton Alps4" | |
9. Mad River4" | |
10. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
9. 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 23", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain23" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain23" | |
3. China Peak12" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. 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 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
3. Mont Tremblant5" | |
6. Blue Mountain3" | |
8. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
11. 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
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- | |