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 24", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass24" | |
3. White Pass19" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort15" | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie14" | |
6. Crystal Mountain12" | |
7. Mt. Baker12" | |
8. Hoodoo11" | |
9. Silver Mountain11" | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
2. 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 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek9" | |
2. Ski Cooper9" | |
3. Vail9" | |
4. Buttermilk6" | |
6. Snowmass6" | |
7. Aspen Highlands6" | |
8. Aspen Mountain6" | |
9. Steamboat6" | |
10. Winter Park6" | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
3. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
4. Cypress Mountain5" | |
5. Grouse Mountain5" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
10. Revelstoke4" | |
4. 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 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta4" | |
2. Brighton Resort4" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
5. Snowbird4" | |
7. Sundance4" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort1" | |
10. Powder Mountain0" | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain4" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
4. Kirkwood3" | |
6. Sugar Bowl1" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
8. China Peak1" | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park0" | |
10. Heavenly0" | |
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 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood3" | |
4. Sugar Bowl1" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
6. Heavenly0" | |
7. Homewood0" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
7. 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 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain4" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
3. China Peak1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley Ski Area, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Mt Brighton to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
3. Mt Brighton2" | |
4. Sundown Mountain1" | |
6. Mount Bohemia0" | |
7. Boyne Mountain0" | |
8. The Highlands0" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Afton Alps- | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain1" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
8. Mont Tremblant- | |
10. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect BigRock Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. BigRock Mountain1" | |
2. Gore Mountain0" | |
3. Whiteface Mountain0" | |
4. Attitash0" | |
6. Pleasant Mountain0" | |
7. Bretton Woods0" | |
9. Sugarloaf0" | |
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 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- | |
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- | |