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. 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 30", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood30" | |
3. June Mountain25" | |
4. Mammoth Mountain25" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe17" | |
6. China Peak16" | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park16" | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort13" | |
9. Sugar Bowl13" | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Hoodoo to receive the most snow, with 27", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hoodoo27" | |
2. Willamette Pass26" | |
3. Mt Bachelor21" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort17" | |
5. Lookout Pass Ski Area17" | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park16" | |
7. Silver Mountain16" | |
8. Bluewood16" | |
9. Schweitzer13" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows13" | |
3. 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 30", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood30" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe17" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort13" | |
5. Sugar Bowl13" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
7. Heavenly5" | |
8. Homewood5" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe5" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain12" | |
2. Grouse Mountain12" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort10" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Revelstoke4" | |
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 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain8" | |
2. Cannon Mountain8" | |
3. Waterville Valley8" | |
4. Killington7" | |
5. Pico Mountain7" | |
6. Sugarbush Resort7" | |
7. Mad River Glen7" | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl7" | |
9. Attitash6" | |
10. Cranmore Mountain Resort6" | |
6. 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. Powder Mountain4" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
10. Brian Head Resort1" | |
7. 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 25", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain25" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain25" | |
3. China Peak16" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek6" | |
2. Ski Cooper6" | |
3. Vail6" | |
4. Steamboat5" | |
5. Buttermilk5" | |
7. Snowmass5" | |
8. Aspen Highlands5" | |
9. Aspen Mountain5" | |
10. Granby Ranch3" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Mt Brighton, and Alpine Valley Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia5" | |
2. Mt Brighton5" | |
4. The Highlands4" | |
5. Boyne Mountain4" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
7. Afton Alps3" | |
8. Mad River3" | |
9. Wilmot2" | |
10. Alpine Valley2" | |
10. 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 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
3. Mont Tremblant5" | |
6. Blue Mountain3" | |
8. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
11. 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- | |
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 |
|---|---|
2. 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- | |