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. Summit at Snoqualmie9" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
4. Mt. Baker6" | |
7. White Pass5" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
9. Hoodoo4" | |
10. 49 Degrees North4" | |
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 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
6. Cypress Mountain4" | |
7. Grouse Mountain4" | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
9. Marmot Basin4" | |
10. Panorama Mountain Resort4" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort, BigRock Mountain, and Thunder Ridge to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. BigRock Mountain5" | |
3. Thunder Ridge5" | |
4. Sunday River4" | |
7. Mohawk Mountain4" | |
8. Ski Butternut4" | |
9. Loon Mountain4" | |
10. Cannon Mountain4" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Winter Park4" | |
3. Aspen Highlands4" | |
4. Aspen Mountain4" | |
6. Vail3" | |
7. Telluride2" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
9. Wolf Creek2" | |
10. Breckenridge2" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands9" | |
2. Mount Bohemia6" | |
3. Boyne Mountain6" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area6" | |
5. Alpine Valley2" | |
8. Mt Brighton1" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Afton Alps0" | |
6. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Palisades Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
3. Sugar Bowl4" | |
5. Kirkwood4" | |
6. China Peak3" | |
7. Heavenly2" | |
8. Homewood2" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
10. Dodge Ridge2" | |
7. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Palisades Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
3. Sugar Bowl4" | |
5. Kirkwood4" | |
6. Heavenly2" | |
7. Homewood2" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Blue Mountain and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain5" | |
3. Mont Tremblant4" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Eagle Point Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eagle Point Resort3" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
3. Alta1" | |
4. Brighton Resort1" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
7. Snowbird1" | |
9. Sundance1" | |
10. Powder Mountain0" | |
10. 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. Wintergreen2" | |
3. Ober Mountain2" | |
4. Beech Mountain1" | |
11. 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. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
6. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
7. Ski Apache0" | |
12. 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 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak3" | |
2. June Mountain2" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
4. Bear 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. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |