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 7 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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb15" | |
2. Stevens Pass12" | |
3. Mt. Baker8" | |
4. Revelstoke6" | |
6. Crystal Mountain5" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb15" | |
2. Revelstoke6" | |
4. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort2" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, and Deer Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta5" | |
2. Brighton Resort5" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
5. Snowbird4" | |
7. Sundance4" | |
8. Eagle Point Resort4" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort3" | |
10. Powder Mountain2" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Buttermilk and Crested Butte Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk4" | |
3. Ski Cooper3" | |
4. Vail3" | |
5. Snowmass3" | |
6. Aspen Highlands3" | |
7. Aspen Mountain3" | |
8. Winter Park3" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin3" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect BigRock Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. BigRock Mountain6" | |
4. Belleayre Mountain2" | |
6. Titus Mountain2" | |
7. Whiteface Mountain2" | |
9. Killington2" | |
10. Blue Mountain Resort2" | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood4" | |
4. Sugar Bowl3" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe1" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
8. Heavenly0" | |
9. Homewood0" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain5" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
5. Mont Tremblant1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Afton Alps, Alpine Valley Ski Area, Alpine Valley, Boston Mills Brandywine, Mount Bohemia, Wilmot, and Mt Brighton to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps2" | |
3. Alpine Valley2" | |
5. Mount Bohemia2" | |
6. Wilmot2" | |
7. Mt Brighton2" | |
8. Boyne Mountain1" | |
9. The Highlands1" | |
10. Sundown Mountain1" | |
9. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain3" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Ober Mountain0" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
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 7 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 7 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |