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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 31", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood31" | |
3. June Mountain20" | |
4. Mammoth Mountain20" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park18" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe18" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort16" | |
8. Sugar Bowl16" | |
9. Donner Ski Ranch16" | |
10. Dodge Ridge7" | |
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 31", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood31" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe18" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort16" | |
5. Sugar Bowl16" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch16" | |
7. Heavenly5" | |
8. Homewood5" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe5" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort2" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 30", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort30" | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park18" | |
3. Hoodoo17" | |
4. Willamette Pass15" | |
5. Bogus Basin14" | |
6. Mt. Baker13" | |
7. Sun Valley Resort13" | |
8. Crystal Mountain9" | |
9. White Pass9" | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie8" | |
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 17", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta17" | |
2. Brighton Resort17" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort17" | |
5. Snowbird17" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort17" | |
7. Sundance17" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
9. Powder Mountain1" | |
10. Brian Head Resort0" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Waterville Valley, Bretton Woods, Blue Mountain Resort, Camelback, Jack Frost Big Boulder, Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, and Middlebury Snow Bowl to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain6" | |
2. Cannon Mountain6" | |
3. Waterville Valley6" | |
4. Bretton Woods6" | |
5. Blue Mountain Resort6" | |
6. Camelback6" | |
8. Sugarbush Resort6" | |
9. Mad River Glen6" | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl6" | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Cypress Mountain7" | |
3. Grouse Mountain7" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort7" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort3" | |
10. Revelstoke3" | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain20" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain20" | |
3. China Peak4" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, Mt Brighton, Alpine Valley Ski Area, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain5" | |
2. The Highlands5" | |
3. Mt Brighton5" | |
5. Mount Bohemia5" | |
6. Afton Alps3" | |
7. Mad River2" | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
9. Wilmot2" | |
10. Sundown Mountain1" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek4" | |
2. Ski Cooper4" | |
3. Vail4" | |
4. Buttermilk3" | |
6. Snowmass3" | |
7. Aspen Highlands3" | |
8. Aspen Mountain3" | |
9. Steamboat2" | |
10. Granby Ranch2" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain4" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
6. Mont Tremblant3" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
11. 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. 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 6 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 6 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |