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 Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain18" | |
2. Grouse Mountain18" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort18" | |
5. Brundage Mountain Resort13" | |
6. White Pass13" | |
7. Mt. Baker11" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie11" | |
9. Stevens Pass10" | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain18" | |
2. Grouse Mountain18" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort18" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
7. Revelstoke6" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
3. 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 11", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood11" | |
3. June Mountain5" | |
4. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park2" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
8. Sugar Bowl1" | |
9. Bear Mountain- | |
10. China Peak- | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Crotched, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, Windham Mountain Club, Stowe Mountain Resort, Killington, and Sugarbush Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crotched3" | |
3. Mount Snow3" | |
4. Stratton3" | |
7. Killington3" | |
8. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
10. Bolton Valley2" | |
5. 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 11", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood11" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
5. Sugar Bowl1" | |
7. Heavenly- | |
8. Homewood- | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
6. 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, and Sundance 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. Sundance2" | |
6. Snowbird1" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
9. Powder Mountain0" | |
10. Brian Head Resort0" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wolf Creek5" | |
2. Purgatory Resort2" | |
3. Telluride2" | |
4. Steamboat1" | |
5. Silverton Mountain0" | |
6. Buttermilk0" | |
8. Powderhorn0" | |
9. Beaver Creek0" | |
10. Ski Cooper0" | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley4" | |
2. Pajarito Mountain2" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
9. 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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain5" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, Alpine Valley Ski Area, Mt Brighton, and Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia1" | |
2. Boyne Mountain1" | |
3. The Highlands1" | |
5. Mt Brighton1" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
7. Wilmot0" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Afton Alps0" | |
11. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant1" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
7. Blue Mountain1" | |
12. 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 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
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- | |