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 41", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass41" | |
2. Mt. Baker26" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb22" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort21" | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie19" | |
7. White Pass18" | |
8. Crystal Mountain15" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort13" | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort12" | |
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 22", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb22" | |
3. RED Mountain Resort13" | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort11" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort10" | |
8. Revelstoke9" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort7" | |
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. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
9. Powder Mountain1" | |
10. Eagle Point Resort1" | |
4. 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 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek8" | |
2. Ski Cooper8" | |
3. Vail8" | |
4. Steamboat7" | |
5. Winter Park7" | |
6. Buttermilk5" | |
8. Snowmass5" | |
9. Aspen Highlands5" | |
10. Aspen Mountain5" | |
5. 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 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood7" | |
4. Sugar Bowl5" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
6. June Mountain5" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park4" | |
9. China Peak1" | |
10. Heavenly0" | |
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 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood7" | |
4. Sugar Bowl5" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
6. Heavenly0" | |
7. Homewood0" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Sugarloaf to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugarloaf5" | |
2. Belleayre Mountain2" | |
3. Sunday River2" | |
4. Wildcat Mountain2" | |
5. Attitash1" | |
7. Pleasant Mountain1" | |
10. Bretton Woods1" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain3" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
3. The Highlands2" | |
4. Mount Bohemia1" | |
5. Afton Alps1" | |
6. Mt Brighton0" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Wilmot0" | |
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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain5" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
3. China Peak1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. 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 |
|---|---|
2. Blue Mountain2" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
5. Mont Tremblant0" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 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 Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. 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 |
|---|---|
3. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
13. 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- | |