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 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska21" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
4. Stevens Pass3" | |
5. Revelstoke2" | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
7. Crystal Mountain2" | |
8. Mt. Baker2" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
10. White Pass2" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
4. Bolton Valley4" | |
5. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
6. Mad River Glen3" | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
9. Titus Mountain3" | |
10. Killington2" | |
3. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant5" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
5. Blue Mountain3" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
3. Revelstoke2" | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
7. Cypress Mountain1" | |
8. Grouse Mountain1" | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort1" | |
5. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Pajarito Mountain to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Pajarito Mountain12" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
6. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect China Peak and Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak2" | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park2" | |
3. June Mountain1" | |
4. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
6. Sugar Bowl1" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
9. Kirkwood1" | |
10. Heavenly0" | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain2" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
4. Alpine Valley1" | |
6. Afton Alps- | |
7. Mad River- | |
8. Mt Brighton- | |
9. Mt Crescent- | |
10. Paoli Peaks- | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl1" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
5. Kirkwood1" | |
7. Heavenly0" | |
8. Homewood0" | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Brian Head Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort5" | |
2. Eagle Point Resort1" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
4. Alta- | |
5. Brighton Resort- | |
8. Powder Mountain- | |
9. Snowbasin Resort- | |
10. Snowbird- | |
10. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl3" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort2" | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak2" | |
2. June Mountain1" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Purgatory Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort1" | |
2. Powderhorn0" | |
3. Steamboat0" | |
4. Wolf Creek0" | |
5. Beaver Creek0" | |
6. Buttermilk0" | |
8. Monarch Mountain0" | |
9. Ski Cooper0" | |
10. Snowmass0" | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |