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 28", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass28" | |
2. Mt. Baker26" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb24" | |
5. White Pass18" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie17" | |
7. Schweitzer15" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort14" | |
9. Brundage Mountain Resort13" | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort11" | |
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" | |
3. RED Mountain Resort14" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort11" | |
6. Revelstoke9" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort9" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort9" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort7" | |
10. Cypress Mountain6" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Smugglers' Notch Resort and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Smugglers' Notch Resort10" | |
2. Bolton Valley10" | |
3. Whiteface Mountain8" | |
4. Mad River Glen7" | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl7" | |
6. Gore Mountain6" | |
8. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
10. Sugarloaf4" | |
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. Winter Park5" | |
5. Steamboat5" | |
6. Buttermilk4" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area4" | |
10. Snowmass4" | |
5. 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 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta6" | |
2. Brighton Resort6" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
5. Snowbird6" | |
7. Sundance6" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood5" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
5. Sugar Bowl3" | |
6. June Mountain3" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park2" | |
10. Bear Mountain- | |
7. 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 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne6" | |
5. Mont Tremblant2" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Blue Mountain1" | |
8. 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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood5" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
5. Sugar Bowl3" | |
8. Heavenly- | |
9. Homewood- | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, Alpine Valley Ski Area, Alpine Valley, and Boston Mills Brandywine to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain3" | |
3. Alpine Valley3" | |
5. The Highlands2" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
7. Mount Bohemia1" | |
8. Sundown Mountain1" | |
9. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Mad River1" | |
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. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
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- | |