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 5 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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass11" | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
5. Revelstoke7" | |
6. Mt. Baker7" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
9. Crystal Mountain6" | |
10. Mission Ridge6" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
3. Revelstoke7" | |
4. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort3" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Pleasant Mountain, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Pleasant Mountain4" | |
2. Loon Mountain4" | |
3. Cannon Mountain4" | |
4. Waterville Valley4" | |
5. Sunday River3" | |
6. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
7. Bretton Woods3" | |
8. Sugarloaf3" | |
9. Killington3" | |
10. Attitash2" | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix, Mont Tremblant, Blue Mountain, and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant2" | |
3. Blue Mountain2" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
8. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps2" | |
2. Sundown Mountain1" | |
3. Wilmot1" | |
4. Mount Bohemia1" | |
5. Alpine Valley1" | |
8. The Highlands0" | |
9. Boyne Mountain0" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2" | |
2. Winter Park1" | |
3. Beaver Creek1" | |
4. Ski Cooper1" | |
5. Vail1" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
8. Breckenridge0" | |
9. Keystone0" | |
10. Buttermilk0" | |
7. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, Boreal Mountain Resort, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl1" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
5. Kirkwood1" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
8. Heavenly- | |
9. Homewood- | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, Powder Mountain, Alta, Brighton Resort, and Deer Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
2. Powder Mountain1" | |
3. Alta1" | |
4. Brighton Resort1" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
7. Snowbird0" | |
9. Sundance0" | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
9. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
2. June Mountain0" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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 5 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |