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" | |
2. Mt. Baker19" | |
3. White Pass17" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb16" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie11" | |
7. Schweitzer10" | |
8. Crystal Mountain10" | |
10. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
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 16", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb16" | |
3. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
7. Revelstoke6" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort4" | |
10. Kimberley Alpine Resort3" | |
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. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort1" | |
10. Powder Mountain1" | |
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. Winter Park6" | |
5. Steamboat6" | |
6. Buttermilk6" | |
8. Snowmass6" | |
9. Aspen Highlands6" | |
10. Aspen Mountain6" | |
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 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood7" | |
3. June Mountain3" | |
4. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
6. Sugar Bowl1" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
8. China Peak1" | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park0" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
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 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood7" | |
4. Sugar Bowl1" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
8. Heavenly- | |
9. Homewood- | |
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 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- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, Wilmot, and Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain1" | |
2. Wilmot1" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
4. Sundown Mountain0" | |
5. Alpine Valley0" | |
7. The Highlands0" | |
8. Mt Brighton0" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Stoneham Mountain Resort, and Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant1" | |
5. Blue Mountain0" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
10. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort and Whiteface Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whiteface Mountain1" | |
3. Sugarloaf0" | |
4. Attitash0" | |
6. Pleasant Mountain0" | |
7. Gore Mountain0" | |
8. Blue Mountain Resort0" | |
9. Camelback0" | |
10. Jack Frost Big Boulder0" | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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 Mountain0" | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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 5 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |