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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 42", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker42" | |
2. Stevens Pass41" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb35" | |
4. RED Mountain Resort22" | |
5. Brundage Mountain Resort15" | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort15" | |
7. Mission Ridge15" | |
8. White Pass14" | |
9. Schweitzer14" | |
10. Revelstoke12" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 35", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb35" | |
2. RED Mountain Resort22" | |
3. Whitewater Ski Resort15" | |
4. Revelstoke12" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort12" | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort8" | |
9. Cypress Mountain7" | |
10. Grouse Mountain7" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, and Deer Valley Resort 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. Snowbird6" | |
7. Sundance6" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort5" | |
10. Brian Head Resort2" | |
4. 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 11", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood11" | |
3. Sugar Bowl10" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch10" | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort10" | |
6. Heavenly2" | |
7. Homewood2" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat8" | |
2. Beaver Creek6" | |
3. Buttermilk6" | |
5. Telluride5" | |
6. Ski Cooper4" | |
7. Vail4" | |
8. Monarch Mountain4" | |
9. Snowmass4" | |
10. Aspen Highlands4" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sugarloaf, Mount Sunapee, Okemo Mountain Resort, Ragged Mountain, Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, Ascutney Outdoors, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Gore Mountain, Pleasant Mountain, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Waterville Valley, Stowe Mountain Resort, Sunday River, Wildcat Mountain, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Pico Mountain, Bolton Valley, Titus Mountain, Attitash, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Burke Mountain, Bretton Woods, Jay Peak Resort, Killington, Mount Snow, Stratton, Bromley Mountain, and Whiteface Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugarloaf2" | |
2. Mount Sunapee2" | |
4. Ragged Mountain2" | |
5. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
6. Mad River Glen2" | |
7. Ascutney Outdoors2" | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl2" | |
9. Gore Mountain2" | |
10. Pleasant Mountain2" | |
7. 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 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain7" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain7" | |
3. China Peak6" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Taos Ski Valley, and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley4" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort4" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain2" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain3" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
5. Mont Tremblant1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain2" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
4. Mt Brighton1" | |
5. Sundown Mountain0" | |
6. Mad River0" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
8. Afton Alps- | |
9. Alpine Valley- | |
11. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
12. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Beech Mountain0" | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |