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. 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 27", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood27" | |
3. June Mountain25" | |
4. Mammoth Mountain25" | |
5. China Peak25" | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort16" | |
7. Sugar Bowl16" | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch16" | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park12" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe12" | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain20" | |
2. Grouse Mountain20" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort20" | |
4. Sun Valley Resort16" | |
5. Brundage Mountain Resort13" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie13" | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park12" | |
8. Hoodoo11" | |
9. Mt. Baker11" | |
10. White Pass10" | |
3. 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 27", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood27" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort16" | |
4. Sugar Bowl16" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch16" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe12" | |
7. Heavenly5" | |
8. Homewood5" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe5" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain20" | |
2. Grouse Mountain20" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort20" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort7" | |
8. Revelstoke6" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
5. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect June Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, and China Peak to receive the most snow, with 25", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain25" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain25" | |
3. China Peak25" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. 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 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta8" | |
2. Brighton Resort8" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
5. Snowbird8" | |
7. Sundance8" | |
8. Brian Head Resort4" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort3" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Titus Mountain and BigRock Mountain to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain9" | |
2. BigRock Mountain9" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort7" | |
4. Mount Sunapee6" | |
5. Ragged Mountain6" | |
6. Crotched6" | |
7. Loon Mountain6" | |
8. Cannon Mountain6" | |
9. Waterville Valley6" | |
10. Magic Mountain Ski Area6" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Aspen Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk8" | |
3. Snowmass8" | |
4. Aspen Highlands8" | |
5. Aspen Mountain8" | |
6. Wolf Creek7" | |
7. Purgatory Resort5" | |
8. Powderhorn5" | |
9. Beaver Creek5" | |
10. Ski Cooper5" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alpine Valley Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley Ski Area12" | |
2. Wilmot9" | |
3. Mt Brighton8" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area6" | |
5. The Highlands5" | |
6. Boyne Mountain5" | |
7. Mount Bohemia3" | |
8. Alpine Valley2" | |
10. Afton Alps2" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort7" | |
3. Blue Mountain6" | |
4. Mont Tremblant6" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne6" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley5" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort5" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort2" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
13. 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |