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 6 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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb21" | |
3. White Pass15" | |
4. Stevens Pass14" | |
5. Mt. Baker11" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie10" | |
7. Hoodoo9" | |
8. Willamette Pass9" | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park9" | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort8" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood18" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort13" | |
4. Sugar Bowl13" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
7. Heavenly3" | |
8. Homewood3" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe3" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0" | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb21" | |
3. Revelstoke8" | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort7" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
8. Cypress Mountain4" | |
9. Grouse Mountain4" | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 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. Powder Mountain4" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
10. Eagle Point Resort2" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat5" | |
2. Winter Park4" | |
3. Buttermilk3" | |
5. Snowmass3" | |
6. Aspen Highlands3" | |
7. Aspen Mountain3" | |
8. Beaver Creek3" | |
9. Ski Cooper3" | |
10. Vail3" | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect China Peak, June Mountain, and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak9" | |
2. June Mountain9" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain9" | |
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 6 days, we expect Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain3" | |
2. Cannon Mountain3" | |
3. Waterville Valley3" | |
4. Gore Mountain2" | |
5. Belleayre Mountain2" | |
7. Laurel Mountain1" | |
8. Sugarbush Resort1" | |
9. Mad River Glen1" | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl1" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps3" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
3. Sundown Mountain2" | |
4. The Highlands2" | |
6. Boyne Mountain1" | |
7. Mount Bohemia1" | |
8. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Alpine Valley- | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, Le Massif de Charlevoix, Mont Tremblant, Calabogie Peaks Resort, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
4. Mont Tremblant1" | |
6. Blue Mountain1" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Pajarito Mountain, and Ski Cloudcroft to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
3. Ski Cloudcroft1" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
6. Ski Santa Fe- | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Beech Mountain and Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain1" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 6 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |