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 Mountain27" | |
4. Mammoth Mountain27" | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort21" | |
6. Sugar Bowl21" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch21" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park8" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
2. 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 25", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort25" | |
2. Sun Valley Resort17" | |
3. Cypress Mountain15" | |
4. Grouse Mountain15" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
6. Hoodoo13" | |
7. Willamette Pass12" | |
8. Bogus Basin11" | |
9. Stevens Pass10" | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie10" | |
3. 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. Boreal Mountain Resort21" | |
4. Sugar Bowl21" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch21" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
9. Mt Rose3" | |
10. Heavenly1" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 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. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort7" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
9. Revelstoke6" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
5. 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 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta9" | |
2. Brighton Resort9" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
5. Snowbird9" | |
7. Sundance9" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort0" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
6. 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 27", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain27" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain27" | |
3. China Peak1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Granby Ranch, Winter Park, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk3" | |
3. Snowmass3" | |
4. Aspen Highlands3" | |
5. Aspen Mountain3" | |
6. Granby Ranch3" | |
7. Winter Park3" | |
8. Beaver Creek3" | |
9. Ski Cooper3" | |
10. Vail3" | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, Middlebury Snow Bowl, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
2. Mad River Glen3" | |
3. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
5. Sugarloaf2" | |
6. BigRock Mountain2" | |
7. Sunday River2" | |
8. Wildcat Mountain2" | |
9. Loon Mountain2" | |
10. Cannon Mountain2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
2. Boyne Mountain4" | |
3. Mount Bohemia3" | |
4. The Highlands3" | |
5. Afton Alps2" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Mad River1" | |
9. Alpine Valley1" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine1" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
3. Blue Mountain2" | |
4. Mont Tremblant2" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
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. Wintergreen0" | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
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- | |