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 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 27", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass27" | |
2. Mt. Baker25" | |
3. Brundage Mountain Resort22" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb20" | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie17" | |
6. White Pass16" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort12" | |
8. Mission Ridge11" | |
9. Willamette Pass11" | |
10. Crystal Mountain11" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb20" | |
2. RED Mountain Resort12" | |
3. Revelstoke8" | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort8" | |
5. Big White Ski Resort7" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
10. Cypress Mountain5" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 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. Eagle Point Resort5" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
10. Powder Mountain3" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, Vail, and Telluride to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek8" | |
2. Ski Cooper8" | |
3. Vail8" | |
4. Telluride8" | |
5. Winter Park7" | |
6. Steamboat7" | |
7. Buttermilk7" | |
9. Snowmass7" | |
10. Aspen Highlands7" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, and Bromley Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Magic Mountain Ski Area10" | |
2. Mount Snow10" | |
3. Stratton10" | |
4. Bromley Mountain10" | |
5. Berkshire East8" | |
6. Sugarloaf6" | |
7. Sugarbush Resort4" | |
8. Mad River Glen4" | |
9. Middlebury Snow Bowl4" | |
10. Killington3" | |
6. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood9" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park8" | |
5. Sugar Bowl4" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
7. June Mountain3" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
9. Heavenly1" | |
10. Homewood1" | |
7. 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 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood9" | |
4. Sugar Bowl4" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
6. Heavenly1" | |
7. Homewood1" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mont Tremblant2" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
5. Blue Mountain0" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
2. Boyne Mountain1" | |
3. Mount Bohemia1" | |
4. Alpine Valley1" | |
6. The Highlands0" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Afton Alps0" | |
10. 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. China Peak1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Pajarito Mountain, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Taos Ski Valley, and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
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- | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |