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 Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska22" | |
2. Mt. Baker8" | |
3. Summit at Snoqualmie8" | |
4. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
5. White Pass7" | |
6. Stevens Pass7" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb7" | |
9. Schweitzer7" | |
10. Revelstoke6" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect RED Mountain Resort and Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb7" | |
3. Revelstoke6" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
6. Cypress Mountain5" | |
7. Grouse Mountain5" | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
4. Bolton Valley4" | |
6. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
7. Mad River Glen3" | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
9. Titus Mountain3" | |
10. Killington2" | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, and China Peak to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl4" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
4. China Peak4" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park3" | |
7. Kirkwood3" | |
8. June Mountain2" | |
9. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
10. Heavenly1" | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant5" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
4. Blue Mountain3" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Brian Head Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort5" | |
2. Alta2" | |
3. Brighton Resort2" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
6. Snowbird2" | |
8. Sundance2" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
10. Powder Mountain1" | |
7. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Pajarito Mountain to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Pajarito Mountain12" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl4" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
5. Kirkwood3" | |
6. Heavenly1" | |
7. Homewood1" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Steamboat, Monarch Mountain, Powderhorn, Purgatory Resort, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, Vail, Granby Ranch, Winter Park, and Silverton Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk1" | |
3. Snowmass1" | |
4. Aspen Highlands1" | |
5. Aspen Mountain1" | |
6. Steamboat1" | |
7. Monarch Mountain1" | |
8. Powderhorn1" | |
9. Purgatory Resort1" | |
10. Beaver Creek1" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia3" | |
2. Boyne Mountain2" | |
3. The Highlands2" | |
4. Alpine Valley1" | |
6. Mad River0" | |
7. Afton Alps- | |
8. Mt Brighton- | |
9. Mt Crescent- | |
10. Paoli Peaks- | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak4" | |
2. June Mountain2" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl3" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort2" | |
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- | |