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 Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska16" | |
2. Mt. Baker15" | |
3. Stevens Pass12" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
5. White Pass10" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie9" | |
7. Schweitzer8" | |
9. Crystal Mountain7" | |
10. Silver Mountain7" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Hidden Valley7" | |
6. Bolton Valley6" | |
7. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
8. Sugarloaf5" | |
9. Laurel Mountain5" | |
10. Titus Mountain5" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, Vail, and Winter Park to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat7" | |
2. Beaver Creek7" | |
3. Ski Cooper7" | |
4. Vail7" | |
5. Winter Park7" | |
6. Buttermilk5" | |
8. Snowmass5" | |
9. Aspen Highlands5" | |
10. Aspen Mountain5" | |
4. 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 11", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
3. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
4. Revelstoke6" | |
8. Big White Ski Resort4" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area, Alpine Valley, and Boston Mills Brandywine to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area7" | |
2. Alpine Valley7" | |
4. Boyne Mountain5" | |
5. The Highlands5" | |
6. Mount Bohemia4" | |
7. Afton Alps3" | |
8. Mt Brighton3" | |
10. Mad River2" | |
6. 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 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Horseshoe Resort7" | |
4. Blue Mountain6" | |
5. Mont Tremblant4" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, Powder Mountain, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
2. Powder Mountain4" | |
3. Alta4" | |
4. Brighton Resort4" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
7. Snowbird4" | |
9. Sundance4" | |
10. Eagle Point Resort3" | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain7" | |
2. Ober Mountain3" | |
3. Beech Mountain3" | |
4. Wintergreen2" | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley3" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort3" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain2" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
10. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park3" | |
3. Kirkwood1" | |
5. Sugar Bowl0" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch0" | |
7. Bear Mountain- | |
8. China Peak- | |
9. Dodge Ridge- | |
10. Heavenly- | |
11. 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 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood1" | |
4. Sugar Bowl0" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch0" | |
7. Heavenly- | |
8. Homewood- | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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- | |