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 Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker16" | |
2. Stevens Pass11" | |
3. White Pass11" | |
4. Alyeska10" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb10" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie8" | |
7. Crystal Mountain7" | |
9. Bluewood7" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Hidden Valley5" | |
6. Bolton Valley5" | |
7. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
9. Titus Mountain4" | |
10. Laurel Mountain4" | |
3. 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 10", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb10" | |
4. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
6. Revelstoke5" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort3" | |
4. 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 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek6" | |
2. Ski Cooper6" | |
3. Vail6" | |
4. Steamboat5" | |
5. Winter Park4" | |
7. Monarch Mountain4" | |
8. Buttermilk3" | |
10. Snowmass3" | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Blue Mountain and Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain7" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort6" | |
5. Mont Tremblant4" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Alpine Valley and Boston Mills Brandywine to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley6" | |
3. The Highlands5" | |
4. Boyne Mountain5" | |
5. Mount Bohemia4" | |
6. Mt Brighton3" | |
7. Afton Alps2" | |
8. Paoli Peaks2" | |
10. Mad River2" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Powder Mountain and Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain4" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
3. Eagle Point Resort3" | |
4. Alta3" | |
5. Brighton Resort3" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
8. Snowbird3" | |
10. Sundance3" | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley3" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort3" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain2" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain6" | |
2. Wintergreen2" | |
3. Ober Mountain1" | |
4. Beech Mountain0" | |
10. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park2" | |
3. Sugar Bowl1" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
6. Kirkwood1" | |
7. June Mountain0" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
9. China Peak0" | |
10. Heavenly0" | |
11. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl1" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
5. Kirkwood1" | |
6. Heavenly0" | |
7. Homewood0" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. June Mountain0" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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- | |