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 26", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass26" | |
2. Mt. Baker24" | |
3. Brundage Mountain Resort21" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb19" | |
5. White Pass12" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie11" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort11" | |
8. Mission Ridge11" | |
9. Crystal Mountain9" | |
10. Willamette Pass9" | |
2. 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 19", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb19" | |
2. RED Mountain Resort11" | |
3. Revelstoke7" | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort7" | |
5. Big White Ski Resort6" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
10. Cypress Mountain3" | |
3. 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 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta8" | |
2. Brighton Resort8" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
5. Snowbird8" | |
7. Sundance8" | |
8. Eagle Point Resort4" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
10. Powder Mountain2" | |
4. 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 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood9" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park8" | |
5. Sugar Bowl4" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
7. June Mountain3" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
9. Heavenly1" | |
10. Homewood1" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Telluride to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Telluride7" | |
2. Beaver Creek4" | |
3. Ski Cooper4" | |
4. Vail4" | |
5. Silverton Mountain4" | |
6. Winter Park4" | |
7. Buttermilk3" | |
9. Snowmass3" | |
10. Aspen Highlands3" | |
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 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood9" | |
4. Sugar Bowl4" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
6. Heavenly1" | |
7. Homewood1" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Berkshire East, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, and Bromley Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Berkshire East2" | |
3. Mount Snow2" | |
4. Stratton2" | |
5. Bromley Mountain2" | |
6. Killington1" | |
7. Pico Mountain1" | |
8. Sugarbush Resort1" | |
9. Mad River Glen1" | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl1" | |
8. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain3" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
3. China Peak1" | |
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 Pajarito Mountain, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Taos Ski Valley, and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
3. Mt Brighton0" | |
4. Afton Alps- | |
5. Alpine Valley- | |
7. Boyne Mountain- | |
8. The Highlands- | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mount Bohemia- | |
11. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant1" | |
3. Blue Mountain- | |
5. Horseshoe Resort- | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
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- | |