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 25", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass25" | |
2. Mt. Baker22" | |
3. Summit at Snoqualmie16" | |
4. White Pass16" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb16" | |
6. Schweitzer12" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort10" | |
9. Silver Mountain10" | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort9" | |
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 Resort10" | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
7. Big White Ski Resort5" | |
8. Cypress Mountain5" | |
9. Grouse Mountain5" | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
3. 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 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek8" | |
2. Ski Cooper8" | |
3. Vail8" | |
4. Steamboat5" | |
5. Winter Park4" | |
6. Buttermilk4" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area4" | |
10. Snowmass4" | |
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 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta6" | |
2. Brighton Resort6" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
5. Snowbird6" | |
7. Sundance6" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whiteface Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whiteface Mountain7" | |
2. Gore Mountain5" | |
4. Bolton Valley5" | |
5. Mad River Glen4" | |
6. Middlebury Snow Bowl4" | |
8. Wildcat Mountain2" | |
9. Sugarloaf2" | |
10. Loon Mountain2" | |
6. 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 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood4" | |
3. June Mountain2" | |
4. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
6. Sugar Bowl2" | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park2" | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
9. Bear Mountain- | |
10. China Peak- | |
7. 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 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood4" | |
4. Sugar Bowl2" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
7. Heavenly- | |
8. Homewood- | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley Ski Area, Boyne Mountain, and Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Boyne Mountain2" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
4. Alpine Valley1" | |
6. Mount Bohemia1" | |
7. The Highlands1" | |
8. Sundown Mountain1" | |
9. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Mad River1" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
5. Blue Mountain1" | |
6. Mont Tremblant1" | |
8. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
10. 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 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain2" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. 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" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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- | |