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 31", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass31" | |
2. Mt. Baker28" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb25" | |
4. White Pass22" | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie19" | |
7. Brundage Mountain Resort17" | |
8. Schweitzer17" | |
9. Hoodoo15" | |
10. Silver Mountain15" | |
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 25", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb25" | |
3. RED Mountain Resort15" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort12" | |
5. Revelstoke12" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort10" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort9" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort8" | |
10. Kimberley Alpine Resort6" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Smugglers' Notch Resort and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Smugglers' Notch Resort10" | |
2. Bolton Valley10" | |
3. Whiteface Mountain8" | |
4. Mad River Glen7" | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl7" | |
6. Gore Mountain6" | |
8. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
10. Sugarloaf4" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek10" | |
2. Ski Cooper10" | |
3. Vail10" | |
4. Steamboat6" | |
5. Buttermilk5" | |
7. Snowmass5" | |
8. Winter Park5" | |
10. Loveland Ski Area4" | |
5. 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 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta7" | |
2. Brighton Resort7" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort7" | |
5. Snowbird7" | |
7. Sundance7" | |
8. Powder Mountain1" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort0" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
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. Mont-Sainte-Anne6" | |
5. Blue Mountain2" | |
6. Mont Tremblant2" | |
8. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
7. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood5" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
5. Sugar Bowl3" | |
6. June Mountain3" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park2" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain4" | |
3. Alpine Valley3" | |
5. The Highlands3" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
7. Mount Bohemia2" | |
8. Afton Alps1" | |
9. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Sundown Mountain1" | |
9. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood5" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
5. Sugar Bowl3" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
9. Heavenly- | |
10. Homewood- | |
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. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
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. 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" | |
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- | |