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 40", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood40" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort30" | |
4. Sugar Bowl30" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch30" | |
6. June Mountain29" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain29" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe17" | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park12" | |
10. Dodge Ridge5" | |
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 40", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood40" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort30" | |
4. Sugar Bowl30" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch30" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe17" | |
9. Mt Rose4" | |
10. Heavenly4" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 26", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort26" | |
2. Hoodoo18" | |
3. Sun Valley Resort18" | |
4. Cypress Mountain15" | |
5. Grouse Mountain15" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
7. Willamette Pass15" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park12" | |
9. Bogus Basin12" | |
10. Stevens Pass11" | |
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 15", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain15" | |
2. Grouse Mountain15" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort8" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
9. Revelstoke6" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
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 10", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta10" | |
2. Brighton Resort10" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort10" | |
5. Snowbird10" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort10" | |
7. Sundance10" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
9. Powder Mountain0" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Waterville Valley, and Gore Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain7" | |
2. Cannon Mountain7" | |
3. Waterville Valley7" | |
4. Gore Mountain7" | |
5. Sugarbush Resort6" | |
6. Mad River Glen6" | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl6" | |
8. Attitash6" | |
10. Pleasant Mountain6" | |
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 29", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain29" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain29" | |
3. China Peak4" | |
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 Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, and Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk4" | |
3. Snowmass4" | |
4. Aspen Highlands4" | |
5. Aspen Mountain4" | |
6. Steamboat4" | |
7. Granby Ranch3" | |
8. Winter Park3" | |
9. Beaver Creek3" | |
10. Ski Cooper3" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mt Brighton, Alpine Valley Ski Area, Boyne Mountain, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Brighton5" | |
3. Boyne Mountain5" | |
4. Mount Bohemia5" | |
5. The Highlands4" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
7. Afton Alps3" | |
8. Alpine Valley2" | |
10. Mad River2" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont Tremblant, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
4. Mont Tremblant4" | |
5. Blue Mountain4" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
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. Wintergreen0" | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
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- | |