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 Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 25", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort25" | |
2. Cypress Mountain15" | |
3. Grouse Mountain15" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
5. Sun Valley Resort14" | |
6. Hoodoo12" | |
7. Willamette Pass12" | |
8. Stevens Pass10" | |
9. Bogus Basin10" | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie10" | |
2. 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 21", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood21" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
4. Sugar Bowl17" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch17" | |
6. June Mountain16" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain16" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park7" | |
9. China Peak1" | |
3. 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 21", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood21" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
4. Sugar Bowl17" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch17" | |
8. Mt Rose1" | |
9. Heavenly- | |
10. Homewood- | |
4. 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 15", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain15" | |
2. Grouse Mountain15" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort7" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
9. Revelstoke6" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
5. 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 Area1" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort0" | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
6. 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 16", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain16" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain16" | |
3. China Peak1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, Middlebury Snow Bowl, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
2. Mad River Glen3" | |
3. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
5. Sugarloaf2" | |
6. BigRock Mountain2" | |
7. Sunday River2" | |
8. Wildcat Mountain2" | |
9. Loon Mountain2" | |
10. Cannon Mountain2" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area, Boyne Mountain, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
2. Boyne Mountain3" | |
3. Mount Bohemia3" | |
4. The Highlands2" | |
5. Afton Alps2" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Alpine Valley1" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Granby Ranch, Winter Park, Steamboat, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Granby Ranch2" | |
2. Winter Park2" | |
3. Steamboat2" | |
4. Beaver Creek2" | |
5. Ski Cooper2" | |
6. Vail2" | |
7. Buttermilk1" | |
9. Snowmass1" | |
10. Aspen Highlands1" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, Blue Mountain, Mont Tremblant, and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
3. Blue Mountain2" | |
4. Mont Tremblant2" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
11. 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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- | |