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 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 30", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass30" | |
2. Mt. Baker22" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb20" | |
4. Mission Ridge14" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort13" | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort12" | |
7. Crystal Mountain11" | |
8. White Pass11" | |
9. Schweitzer10" | |
10. 49 Degrees North8" | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 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 13", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta13" | |
2. Brighton Resort13" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort13" | |
5. Snowbird13" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort13" | |
7. Sundance13" | |
8. Eagle Point Resort3" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
10. Powder Mountain2" | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb20" | |
2. RED Mountain Resort13" | |
3. Revelstoke8" | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort7" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
8. Big White Ski Resort5" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek7" | |
2. Ski Cooper7" | |
3. Vail7" | |
4. Buttermilk6" | |
6. Snowmass6" | |
7. Aspen Highlands6" | |
8. Aspen Mountain6" | |
9. Silverton Mountain6" | |
10. Winter Park5" | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood8" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park5" | |
5. Sugar Bowl5" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
7. China Peak4" | |
8. June Mountain4" | |
9. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
10. Heavenly1" | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood8" | |
4. Sugar Bowl5" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
6. Heavenly1" | |
7. Homewood1" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bolton Valley, Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Mount Sunapee, Ragged Mountain, Attitash, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Pleasant Mountain, Burke Mountain, Sugarloaf, Loon Mountain, Bretton Woods, Cannon Mountain, Waterville Valley, Killington, Jay Peak Resort, Pico Mountain, Sunday River, Titus Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, and Gore Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Bolton Valley2" | |
4. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
5. Mad River Glen2" | |
6. Middlebury Snow Bowl2" | |
7. Mount Sunapee2" | |
8. Ragged Mountain2" | |
9. Attitash2" | |
10. Cranmore Mountain Resort2" | |
8. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak, June Mountain, and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak4" | |
2. June Mountain4" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley, Angel Fire Resort, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, and Pajarito Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Blue Mountain, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Le Massif de Charlevoix, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant1" | |
2. Blue Mountain1" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
11. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 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. Boyne Mountain0" | |
2. Mad River0" | |
3. Afton Alps- | |
4. Alpine Valley- | |
6. The Highlands- | |
7. Mount Bohemia- | |
8. Mt Brighton- | |
9. Mt Crescent- | |
10. Paoli Peaks- | |
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- | |
13. 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |