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 28", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska28" | |
2. White Pass4" | |
3. Bluewood3" | |
4. Stevens Pass3" | |
5. Silver Mountain3" | |
6. Revelstoke3" | |
7. Mt. Baker3" | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie2" | |
2. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area6" | |
2. Mount Bohemia5" | |
3. The Highlands4" | |
4. Boyne Mountain4" | |
5. Mt Brighton3" | |
6. Alpine Valley3" | |
9. Wilmot2" | |
10. Afton Alps2" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4" | |
2. Beaver Creek3" | |
3. Granby Ranch3" | |
4. Ski Cooper3" | |
5. Vail3" | |
6. Winter Park3" | |
7. Buttermilk2" | |
9. Snowmass2" | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort2" | |
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, Sundance, Powder Mountain, and Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta2" | |
2. Brighton Resort2" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
5. Snowbird2" | |
7. Sundance2" | |
8. Powder Mountain2" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
4. Bolton Valley2" | |
5. Hidden Valley2" | |
7. Sugarloaf2" | |
8. Titus Mountain2" | |
9. Bretton Woods1" | |
10. Magic Mountain Ski Area1" | |
6. 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 Resort3" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
8. Mont Tremblant1" | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Revelstoke to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke3" | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
6. Big White Ski Resort1" | |
8. Marmot Basin1" | |
10. RED Mountain Resort0" | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain4" | |
2. Beech Mountain3" | |
3. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
9. 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 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
3. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley- | |
6. Ski Santa Fe- | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
10. 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 |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
11. 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- | |
12. 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. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |
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- | |