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 39", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska39" | |
2. Bogus Basin0" | |
3. 49 Degrees North- | |
4. Bluewood- | |
5. Crystal Mountain- | |
7. Hoodoo- | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bolton Valley, Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Titus Mountain, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Bolton Valley3" | |
4. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
5. Mad River Glen3" | |
6. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
7. Titus Mountain3" | |
8. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
9. Whiteface Mountain2" | |
10. Holiday Valley Resort2" | |
3. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant5" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
5. Blue Mountain3" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
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, and Brian Head Resort 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. Brian Head Resort2" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort1" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak5" | |
2. June Mountain2" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
5. Kirkwood1" | |
7. Heavenly1" | |
8. Homewood1" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe1" | |
6. 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 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Pajarito Mountain4" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak5" | |
2. June Mountain2" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
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 The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands4" | |
2. Mount Bohemia3" | |
3. Boyne Mountain3" | |
4. Alpine Valley0" | |
6. Afton Alps- | |
7. Mad River- | |
8. Mt Brighton- | |
9. Mt Crescent- | |
10. Paoli Peaks- | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Purgatory Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort2" | |
2. Steamboat1" | |
4. Powderhorn1" | |
5. Granby Ranch1" | |
6. Winter Park1" | |
7. Wolf Creek1" | |
8. Buttermilk1" | |
10. Snowmass1" | |
10. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Kirkwood, Northstar California Resort, Mt Rose, Heavenly, Homewood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Palisades Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Kirkwood1" | |
5. Mt Rose1" | |
6. Heavenly1" | |
7. Homewood1" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe1" | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort0" | |
11. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort2" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl1" | |
12. Western Canada
The Western Canada 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 |
|---|---|
4. Lake Louise- | |
5. Revelstoke- | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort- | |
13. 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 Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |