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 Hoodoo and Willamette Pass to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hoodoo16" | |
2. Willamette Pass16" | |
3. Mt Bachelor14" | |
4. Lookout Pass Ski Area13" | |
5. Silver Mountain12" | |
6. Bluewood12" | |
7. Brundage Mountain Resort11" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park10" | |
9. Schweitzer10" | |
10. Cypress Mountain9" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain20" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain20" | |
4. Kirkwood19" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park10" | |
6. China Peak8" | |
8. Sugar Bowl4" | |
9. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain9" | |
2. Grouse Mountain9" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort9" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort8" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
10. Revelstoke3" | |
4. 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 19", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood19" | |
4. Sugar Bowl4" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
7. Heavenly2" | |
8. Homewood2" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0" | |
5. 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 20", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain20" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain20" | |
3. China Peak8" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. 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. Powder Mountain2" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Killington, Pico Mountain, Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Killington3" | |
2. Pico Mountain3" | |
3. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
4. Mad River Glen3" | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
6. Loon Mountain3" | |
7. Cannon Mountain3" | |
8. Waterville Valley3" | |
10. Smugglers' Notch Resort2" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, Vail, Granby Ranch, Steamboat, and Winter Park to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek2" | |
2. Ski Cooper2" | |
3. Vail2" | |
4. Granby Ranch2" | |
5. Steamboat2" | |
6. Winter Park2" | |
8. Buttermilk1" | |
10. Snowmass1" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Terry Peak Ski Area, Boyne Mountain, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia2" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
3. Boyne Mountain2" | |
4. The Highlands2" | |
5. Afton Alps1" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Wilmot0" | |
9. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant1" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
4. Blue Mountain1" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
11. 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. 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 4 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 4 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |