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 4 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 4 days, we expect Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass21" | |
2. Mt. Baker16" | |
3. White Pass14" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie12" | |
6. Schweitzer9" | |
8. Silver Mountain8" | |
10. Crystal Mountain7" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
3. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
7. Big White Ski Resort4" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
9. Cypress Mountain4" | |
10. Grouse Mountain4" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek8" | |
2. Ski Cooper8" | |
3. Vail8" | |
4. Steamboat5" | |
5. Winter Park4" | |
6. Buttermilk4" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area4" | |
10. Snowmass4" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 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 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta6" | |
2. Brighton Resort6" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
5. Snowbird6" | |
7. Sundance6" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood4" | |
3. June Mountain2" | |
4. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
6. Sugar Bowl2" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park1" | |
9. Bear Mountain- | |
10. China Peak- | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood4" | |
4. Sugar Bowl2" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
7. Heavenly- | |
8. Homewood- | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Alpine Valley Ski Area and Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
3. Boyne Mountain1" | |
4. Sundown Mountain1" | |
5. Mount Bohemia0" | |
6. Mt Brighton0" | |
7. Mad River0" | |
8. Wilmot0" | |
9. The Highlands0" | |
10. Afton Alps0" | |
8. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain2" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix, Stoneham Mountain Resort, and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mont Tremblant1" | |
4. Blue Mountain0" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
10. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort and Whiteface Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whiteface Mountain1" | |
3. Gore Mountain0" | |
4. Hunter Mountain0" | |
5. Sugarbush Resort0" | |
6. Bromley Mountain0" | |
7. Killington0" | |
8. Pico Mountain0" | |
9. Bretton Woods0" | |
10. Magic Mountain Ski Area0" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 4 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 4 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 4 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |