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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sugar Bowl and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 29", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl29" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch29" | |
4. China Peak20" | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort14" | |
6. Kirkwood11" | |
7. June Mountain11" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain11" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
10. Dodge Ridge3" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sugar Bowl and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 29", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl29" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch29" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort14" | |
5. Kirkwood11" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
7. Heavenly3" | |
8. Homewood1" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1" | |
3. 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 15", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain15" | |
2. Grouse Mountain15" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
4. Mt. Baker13" | |
5. Hoodoo11" | |
7. Brundage Mountain Resort10" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie10" | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb10" | |
10. Crystal Mountain10" | |
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" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb10" | |
6. Revelstoke6" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
5. 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 20", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak20" | |
2. June Mountain11" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain11" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Snowbird6" | |
4. Sundance6" | |
5. Alta3" | |
6. Brighton Resort3" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
9. Brian Head Resort0" | |
10. Eagle Point Resort0" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wachusett Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wachusett Mountain4" | |
2. Jiminy Peak3" | |
3. Berkshire East3" | |
4. BigRock Mountain3" | |
5. Bousquet Mountain3" | |
6. Crotched3" | |
8. Mount Snow2" | |
9. Stratton2" | |
10. Bromley Mountain2" | |
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 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant2" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
7. Blue Mountain1" | |
9. 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. Boyne Mountain2" | |
3. The Highlands2" | |
4. Mount Bohemia2" | |
5. Afton Alps2" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Wilmot0" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Aspen Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass2" | |
2. Aspen Highlands2" | |
3. Aspen Mountain2" | |
4. Ski Cooper1" | |
5. Steamboat1" | |
6. Vail1" | |
7. Buttermilk1" | |
10. Winter Park1" | |
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 Fe0" | |
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. Wintergreen0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
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- | |