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 Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska20" | |
2. Mt. Baker12" | |
3. Stevens Pass10" | |
5. White Pass8" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb7" | |
8. Silver Mountain7" | |
9. Schweitzer7" | |
10. 49 Degrees North6" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Seven Springs Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Hidden Valley7" | |
3. Laurel Mountain7" | |
6. Whitetail Resort4" | |
8. Bolton Valley4" | |
10. Holiday Valley Resort3" | |
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 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb7" | |
2. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
3. Big White Ski Resort5" | |
6. Revelstoke4" | |
7. Cypress Mountain4" | |
8. Grouse Mountain4" | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Winter Park, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, Vail, and Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk5" | |
3. Snowmass5" | |
4. Aspen Highlands5" | |
5. Aspen Mountain5" | |
6. Winter Park5" | |
7. Beaver Creek5" | |
8. Ski Cooper5" | |
9. Vail5" | |
10. Steamboat5" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Hidden Valley to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley9" | |
2. Paoli Peaks6" | |
3. Mad River6" | |
4. Snow Creek5" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
6. Alpine Valley3" | |
8. The Highlands3" | |
9. Boyne Mountain2" | |
10. Mt Crescent2" | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, Sundance, and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
2. Alta4" | |
3. Brighton Resort4" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
6. Snowbird4" | |
8. Sundance4" | |
9. Powder Mountain4" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort2" | |
7. 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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood5" | |
4. Sugar Bowl3" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
6. June Mountain1" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park1" | |
9. Heavenly1" | |
10. Homewood1" | |
8. 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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood5" | |
4. Sugar Bowl3" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
6. Heavenly1" | |
7. Homewood1" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix, Blue Mountain, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Blue Mountain3" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
7. Mont Tremblant1" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain7" | |
2. Wintergreen5" | |
3. Beech Mountain3" | |
4. Ober Mountain0" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Angel Fire Resort2" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain1" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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- | |