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 36", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass36" | |
2. Mt. Baker27" | |
3. White Pass25" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb24" | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie21" | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort18" | |
7. Crystal Mountain14" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort13" | |
9. Mission Ridge12" | |
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 24", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb24" | |
2. RED Mountain Resort13" | |
4. Revelstoke9" | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort9" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort6" | |
10. Cypress Mountain4" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek9" | |
2. Ski Cooper9" | |
3. Vail9" | |
4. Buttermilk8" | |
6. Snowmass8" | |
7. Aspen Highlands8" | |
8. Aspen Mountain8" | |
9. Winter Park7" | |
10. Steamboat7" | |
4. 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 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta8" | |
2. Brighton Resort8" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
5. Snowbird8" | |
7. Sundance8" | |
8. Eagle Point Resort4" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
10. Powder Mountain3" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, Bromley Mountain, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mount Snow5" | |
3. Stratton5" | |
4. Bromley Mountain5" | |
5. Loon Mountain5" | |
6. Cannon Mountain5" | |
7. Waterville Valley5" | |
8. Belleayre Mountain4" | |
9. Sugarloaf4" | |
10. Sunday River3" | |
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 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood8" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park6" | |
5. Sugar Bowl4" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
7. June Mountain3" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
9. China Peak1" | |
10. Heavenly1" | |
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 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood8" | |
4. Sugar Bowl4" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
6. Heavenly1" | |
7. Homewood1" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne and Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
4. Mont Tremblant2" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
7. Blue Mountain- | |
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. China Peak1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. 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 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
2. Sundown Mountain2" | |
5. Afton Alps0" | |
6. Boyne Mountain0" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
8. Mt Crescent0" | |
9. Mount Bohemia0" | |
10. The Highlands0" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley, Angel Fire Resort, Pajarito Mountain, and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |