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 26", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska26" | |
2. Mt. Baker4" | |
3. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
5. Cypress Mountain3" | |
6. Grouse Mountain3" | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort3" | |
8. Big White Ski Resort3" | |
9. Revelstoke2" | |
10. Bluewood2" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mountain Creek, Thunder Ridge, Holiday Valley Resort, Wachusett Mountain, Catamount Mountain Resort, Mohawk Mountain, Ski Butternut, Hunter Mountain, and Berkshire East to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mountain Creek3" | |
2. Thunder Ridge3" | |
4. Wachusett Mountain3" | |
6. Mohawk Mountain3" | |
7. Ski Butternut3" | |
8. Hunter Mountain3" | |
9. Berkshire East3" | |
10. Jack Frost Big Boulder2" | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sun Peaks Resort, SilverStar Mountain Resort, Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, and Big White Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
3. Cypress Mountain3" | |
4. Grouse Mountain3" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort3" | |
6. Big White Ski Resort3" | |
7. Revelstoke2" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb1" | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort1" | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands7" | |
2. Mount Bohemia3" | |
3. Boyne Mountain3" | |
4. Alpine Valley1" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
7. Afton Alps0" | |
8. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Granby Ranch, Vail, Winter Park, Steamboat, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Eldora Mountain Resort, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Granby Ranch1" | |
2. Vail1" | |
3. Winter Park1" | |
4. Steamboat1" | |
5. Aspen Highlands1" | |
6. Aspen Mountain1" | |
8. Beaver Creek1" | |
9. Ski Cooper1" | |
10. Wolf Creek1" | |
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 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain3" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
6. Mont Tremblant1" | |
7. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Taos Ski Valley, and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort2" | |
4. Ski Cloudcroft1" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
6. Ski Apache0" | |
7. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Wintergreen to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Wintergreen2" | |
3. Ober Mountain1" | |
4. Beech Mountain1" | |
9. Utah
The Utah 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. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
2. Eagle Point Resort0" | |
3. Powder Mountain0" | |
4. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
5. Alta- | |
7. Brighton Resort- | |
10. Snowbird- | |
10. 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. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
11. 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- | |
12. 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- | |
13. 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- | |