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. 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 22", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood22" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort20" | |
4. Sugar Bowl20" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch20" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe10" | |
7. Heavenly4" | |
8. Homewood4" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1" | |
2. 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 18", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb18" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park13" | |
4. Stevens Pass10" | |
5. Willamette Pass10" | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort10" | |
7. Mt. Baker8" | |
8. White Pass8" | |
9. Hoodoo8" | |
10. Cypress Mountain8" | |
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 18", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb18" | |
3. Cypress Mountain8" | |
4. Grouse Mountain8" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort8" | |
6. Revelstoke7" | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort3" | |
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 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta7" | |
2. Brighton Resort7" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort7" | |
5. Snowbird7" | |
7. Sundance7" | |
8. Powder Mountain3" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
10. Eagle Point Resort1" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Aspen Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk6" | |
3. Snowmass6" | |
4. Aspen Highlands6" | |
5. Aspen Mountain6" | |
6. Steamboat5" | |
7. Winter Park5" | |
8. Beaver Creek4" | |
9. Ski Cooper4" | |
10. Vail4" | |
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 10", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak10" | |
2. June Mountain10" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain10" | |
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 Belleayre Mountain, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Waterville Valley, Holiday Valley Resort, Whiteface Mountain, Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, and Bromley Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Belleayre Mountain2" | |
2. Loon Mountain2" | |
3. Cannon Mountain2" | |
4. Waterville Valley2" | |
6. Whiteface Mountain2" | |
7. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
8. Mad River Glen2" | |
9. Middlebury Snow Bowl2" | |
10. Magic Mountain Ski Area2" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Seven Oaks Recreation and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. The Highlands3" | |
3. Boyne Mountain2" | |
4. Mount Bohemia2" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
6. Afton Alps1" | |
7. Sundown Mountain1" | |
8. Mad River0" | |
9. Mt Crescent0" | |
10. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Blue Mountain, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant2" | |
3. Blue Mountain2" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
11. 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- | |
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- | |