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 23", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb23" | |
3. White Pass15" | |
4. Stevens Pass15" | |
5. Mt. Baker11" | |
6. Revelstoke10" | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie10" | |
8. Hoodoo9" | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park9" | |
10. Willamette Pass9" | |
2. 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 18", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood18" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort13" | |
4. Sugar Bowl13" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
7. Heavenly3" | |
8. Homewood3" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe3" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0" | |
3. 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 23", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb23" | |
3. Revelstoke10" | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort9" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
10. Cypress Mountain4" | |
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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta5" | |
2. Brighton Resort5" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
5. Snowbird5" | |
7. Sundance5" | |
8. Powder Mountain4" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
10. Eagle Point Resort2" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain5" | |
2. Cannon Mountain5" | |
3. Waterville Valley5" | |
4. Belleayre Mountain4" | |
6. Mount Snow4" | |
7. Stratton4" | |
8. Bromley Mountain4" | |
9. Gore Mountain3" | |
10. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat5" | |
2. Winter Park4" | |
3. Buttermilk3" | |
5. Snowmass3" | |
6. Aspen Highlands3" | |
7. Aspen Mountain3" | |
8. Beaver Creek3" | |
9. Ski Cooper3" | |
10. Vail3" | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect China Peak, June Mountain, and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak9" | |
2. June Mountain9" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain9" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps3" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
3. Boyne Mountain2" | |
4. Mount Bohemia2" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
6. Sundown Mountain2" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont Tremblant, Calabogie Peaks Resort, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
5. Mont Tremblant1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
8. Blue Mountain1" | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Pajarito Mountain, and Ski Cloudcroft to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
3. Ski Cloudcroft1" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
6. Ski Santa Fe- | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Beech Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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- | |