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 Summit at Snoqualmie to receive the most snow, with 26", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Summit at Snoqualmie26" | |
2. Mt. Baker25" | |
3. Stevens Pass21" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort13" | |
7. Silver Mountain13" | |
8. White Pass12" | |
9. Schweitzer12" | |
10. RED Mountain Resort10" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
3. RED Mountain Resort10" | |
4. Revelstoke8" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort7" | |
8. Cypress Mountain4" | |
9. Grouse Mountain4" | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, Vail, and Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek9" | |
2. Ski Cooper9" | |
3. Vail9" | |
4. Steamboat9" | |
5. Winter Park7" | |
6. Buttermilk5" | |
8. Snowmass5" | |
9. Aspen Highlands5" | |
10. Aspen Mountain5" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort and BigRock Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. BigRock Mountain5" | |
3. Hidden Valley4" | |
5. Sugarloaf4" | |
8. Bolton Valley4" | |
9. Whiteface Mountain3" | |
10. Titus Mountain2" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain6" | |
2. Alpine Valley5" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
5. The Highlands3" | |
6. Mount Bohemia3" | |
7. Mad River2" | |
8. Wilmot2" | |
9. Mt Brighton2" | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area2" | |
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 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood6" | |
3. June Mountain3" | |
4. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park3" | |
7. Sugar Bowl2" | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
10. China Peak0" | |
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. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
6. Blue Mountain3" | |
7. Mont Tremblant2" | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
2. Alta2" | |
3. Brighton Resort2" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
6. Snowbird2" | |
8. Sundance2" | |
9. Powder Mountain2" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
9. 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 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood6" | |
4. Sugar Bowl2" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
7. Heavenly0" | |
8. Homewood0" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
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 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain3" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
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 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4" | |
2. Beech Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain1" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 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. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
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- | |