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" | |
3. Mt. Baker4" | |
4. Stevens Pass4" | |
5. Silver Mountain4" | |
8. Bogus Basin3" | |
9. Schweitzer3" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort2" | |
2. 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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta5" | |
2. Brighton Resort5" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
5. Snowbird5" | |
7. Sundance5" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort4" | |
10. Powder Mountain2" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Powderhorn, Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, and Silverton Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4" | |
2. Powderhorn4" | |
3. Buttermilk4" | |
5. Snowmass4" | |
6. Aspen Highlands4" | |
7. Aspen Mountain4" | |
8. Silverton Mountain4" | |
9. Telluride3" | |
10. Granby Ranch3" | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snow Creek to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Creek10" | |
2. Paoli Peaks8" | |
3. Hidden Valley6" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
5. Alpine Valley2" | |
7. The Highlands2" | |
8. Boyne Mountain1" | |
9. Mount Bohemia1" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Bolton Valley3" | |
4. Hidden Valley2" | |
6. Titus Mountain2" | |
7. Jay Peak Resort2" | |
9. Laurel Mountain2" | |
10. Whiteface Mountain2" | |
6. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wintergreen to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wintergreen9" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain8" | |
3. Beech Mountain3" | |
4. Ober Mountain0" | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Big White Ski Resort, Whistler Blackcomb, RED Mountain Resort, and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Big White Ski Resort2" | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
3. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort1" | |
7. Revelstoke1" | |
10. Cypress Mountain1" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain4" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
4. Mont Tremblant1" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort and Ski Cloudcroft to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Ski Cloudcroft2" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
5. Ski Apache0" | |
6. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
7. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
10. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl4" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
11. California
The California region includes 20 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. Mt Shasta Ski Park0" | |
2. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
4. Sugar Bowl0" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch0" | |
7. Heavenly0" | |
8. Homewood0" | |
9. Kirkwood0" | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
12. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 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. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
3. Sugar Bowl0" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch0" | |
6. Heavenly0" | |
7. Homewood0" | |
8. Kirkwood0" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
13. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |