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 31", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska31" | |
2. Revelstoke12" | |
3. Summit at Snoqualmie10" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
7. White Pass6" | |
9. Mt. Baker6" | |
10. Bluewood5" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Revelstoke to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke12" | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
6. Marmot Basin5" | |
8. Lake Louise5" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Catamount Mountain Resort, Blue Mountain Resort, Camelback, Mountain Creek, Thunder Ridge, Crotched, Wachusett Mountain, and Mount Southington to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Blue Mountain Resort4" | |
3. Camelback4" | |
4. Mountain Creek4" | |
5. Thunder Ridge4" | |
6. Crotched4" | |
7. Wachusett Mountain4" | |
8. Mount Southington4" | |
9. Bousquet Mountain3" | |
10. Holiday Valley Resort3" | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands8" | |
2. Boyne Mountain6" | |
3. Mount Bohemia5" | |
4. Alpine Valley3" | |
6. Afton Alps2" | |
7. Mt Brighton2" | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
10. Mad River1" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Eldora Mountain Resort, Buttermilk, and Crested Butte Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Buttermilk4" | |
4. Beaver Creek3" | |
5. Granby Ranch3" | |
6. Winter Park3" | |
7. Ski Cooper2" | |
8. Steamboat2" | |
9. Vail2" | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort2" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain5" | |
3. Mont Tremblant4" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
7. 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 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta3" | |
2. Brighton Resort3" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
4. Powder Mountain2" | |
5. Snowbasin Resort2" | |
7. Snowbird2" | |
9. Sundance2" | |
10. Brian Head Resort1" | |
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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain5" | |
2. Beech Mountain3" | |
3. Wintergreen2" | |
4. Ober Mountain2" | |
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 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
4. Ski Cloudcroft1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Santa Fe- | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
10. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak1" | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park0" | |
5. Heavenly0" | |
6. Homewood0" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
9. June Mountain0" | |
10. Kirkwood0" | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak1" | |
2. June Mountain0" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 8 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly0" | |
5. Homewood0" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
8. Mt Rose0" | |
9. Kirkwood0" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |