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 11 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Kirkwood28" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
3. Sugar Bowl17" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch17" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
6. Heavenly5" | |
7. Homewood5" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe5" | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb14" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park12" | |
4. Stevens Pass9" | |
5. Mt. Baker9" | |
6. White Pass8" | |
7. Willamette Pass8" | |
8. Sun Valley Resort7" | |
9. Revelstoke7" | |
10. Hoodoo6" | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb14" | |
3. Revelstoke7" | |
4. Cypress Mountain5" | |
5. Grouse Mountain5" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
10. Whitewater Ski 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 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta7" | |
2. Brighton Resort7" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort7" | |
5. Snowbird7" | |
7. Sundance7" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort3" | |
9. Powder Mountain3" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
5. 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 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain12" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain12" | |
3. China Peak8" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. 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 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk4" | |
3. Snowmass4" | |
4. Aspen Highlands4" | |
5. Aspen Mountain4" | |
6. Beaver Creek2" | |
7. Ski Cooper2" | |
8. Vail2" | |
9. Steamboat2" | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort2" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort, Whiteface Mountain, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, Bromley Mountain, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Waterville Valley, Belleayre Mountain, Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, and Middlebury Snow Bowl to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whiteface Mountain2" | |
4. Mount Snow2" | |
5. Stratton2" | |
6. Bromley Mountain2" | |
7. Loon Mountain2" | |
8. Cannon Mountain2" | |
9. Waterville Valley2" | |
10. Belleayre Mountain2" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands4" | |
2. Boyne Mountain3" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
4. Afton Alps1" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
7. Sundown Mountain0" | |
8. Mad River0" | |
9. Mt Brighton0" | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area0" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Stoneham Mountain Resort, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant2" | |
3. Blue Mountain2" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
10. 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- | |
11. 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- | |