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 19", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain19" | |
2. Grouse Mountain19" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort19" | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie13" | |
5. White Pass13" | |
6. Hoodoo12" | |
7. Brundage Mountain Resort12" | |
8. Sun Valley Resort11" | |
10. Stevens Pass11" | |
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 19", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain19" | |
2. Grouse Mountain19" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort19" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
8. Revelstoke7" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
10. Fernie Alpine 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 16", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood16" | |
3. June Mountain12" | |
4. Mammoth Mountain12" | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort12" | |
6. Sugar Bowl12" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe5" | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park4" | |
10. China Peak3" | |
4. 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 16", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood16" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort12" | |
4. Sugar Bowl12" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe5" | |
7. Heavenly1" | |
8. Homewood1" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0" | |
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 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta9" | |
2. Brighton Resort9" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
5. Snowbird9" | |
7. Sundance9" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
10. Powder Mountain- | |
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 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain12" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain12" | |
3. China Peak3" | |
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 Pico Mountain, Crotched, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, and Bromley Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Pico Mountain3" | |
2. Crotched3" | |
4. Mount Snow3" | |
5. Stratton3" | |
6. Bromley Mountain3" | |
7. Loon Mountain2" | |
8. Cannon Mountain2" | |
9. Waterville Valley2" | |
10. Ascutney Outdoors2" | |
8. 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 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
3. Mont Tremblant2" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Blue Mountain1" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, and Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk2" | |
3. Snowmass2" | |
4. Steamboat2" | |
5. Beaver Creek1" | |
6. Ski Cooper1" | |
7. Granby Ranch1" | |
8. Aspen Highlands1" | |
9. Aspen Mountain1" | |
10. Monarch Mountain1" | |
10. 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 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
2. Mount Bohemia2" | |
3. The Highlands2" | |
4. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. Alpine Valley0" | |
7. Mad River0" | |
8. Afton Alps0" | |
9. Mt Brighton0" | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort2" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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- | |
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- | |