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. Sun Valley Resort16" | |
5. Hoodoo13" | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort12" | |
7. Mt Bachelor11" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie11" | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park11" | |
10. White Pass10" | |
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" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort9" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
7. Revelstoke6" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain17" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain17" | |
4. Kirkwood15" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch14" | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park11" | |
8. Sugar Bowl2" | |
9. Bear Mountain- | |
10. China Peak- | |
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 15", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood15" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch14" | |
5. Sugar Bowl2" | |
6. Mt Rose1" | |
8. Heavenly- | |
9. Homewood- | |
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 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 17", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain17" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain17" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
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 Mount Sunapee, Ragged Mountain, Jiminy Peak, Berkshire East, BigRock Mountain, Killington, and Bromley Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Sunapee3" | |
2. Ragged Mountain3" | |
3. Jiminy Peak3" | |
4. Berkshire East3" | |
5. BigRock Mountain3" | |
6. Killington3" | |
7. Bromley Mountain3" | |
8. Crotched2" | |
10. Attitash2" | |
8. 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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area5" | |
2. Mount Bohemia3" | |
4. Boyne Mountain2" | |
5. The Highlands2" | |
6. Mt Brighton2" | |
7. Afton Alps1" | |
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, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, and Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Granby Ranch2" | |
2. Beaver Creek2" | |
3. Ski Cooper2" | |
4. Buttermilk2" | |
6. Snowmass2" | |
7. Aspen Highlands1" | |
8. Aspen Mountain1" | |
9. Steamboat1" | |
10. Vail1" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant2" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
7. Blue Mountain1" | |
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- | |