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 8 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 8 days, we expect Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 40", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass40" | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb29" | |
3. Mt. Baker28" | |
5. White Pass23" | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort21" | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie20" | |
8. 49 Degrees North15" | |
9. Mission Ridge15" | |
10. Schweitzer14" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 29", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb29" | |
3. Sun Peaks Resort13" | |
4. RED Mountain Resort12" | |
5. Revelstoke11" | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort10" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort9" | |
9. Cypress Mountain8" | |
10. Grouse Mountain8" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, Vail, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Steamboat, and Winter Park to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek6" | |
2. Ski Cooper6" | |
3. Vail6" | |
4. Aspen Highlands6" | |
5. Aspen Mountain6" | |
6. Steamboat6" | |
7. Winter Park6" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin5" | |
9. Breckenridge5" | |
10. Keystone5" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 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 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta8" | |
2. Brighton Resort8" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
5. Snowbird8" | |
7. Sundance8" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
9. Powder Mountain1" | |
10. Eagle Point Resort1" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
4. Bolton Valley4" | |
5. Bretton Woods4" | |
7. Loon Mountain4" | |
8. Cannon Mountain4" | |
9. Waterville Valley4" | |
10. Burke Mountain4" | |
6. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood7" | |
4. Sugar Bowl5" | |
5. June Mountain4" | |
6. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park2" | |
9. China Peak1" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
4. Blue Mountain4" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
7. Mont Tremblant3" | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood7" | |
4. Sugar Bowl5" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
7. Mt Rose0" | |
9. Heavenly- | |
10. Homewood- | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alpine Valley Ski Area, Boyne Mountain, and Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Boyne Mountain3" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
4. Mt Brighton2" | |
5. Alpine Valley2" | |
7. The Highlands2" | |
8. Mount Bohemia1" | |
10. Wilmot0" | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain4" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
3. China Peak1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 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. Over the next 8 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
2. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
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 8 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |