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 47", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass47" | |
2. Mt. Baker29" | |
3. White Pass29" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb28" | |
5. Brundage Mountain Resort25" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie21" | |
7. Crystal Mountain20" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort18" | |
10. Mission Ridge16" | |
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 28", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb28" | |
3. RED Mountain Resort18" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort14" | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort14" | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort13" | |
7. Revelstoke11" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort7" | |
10. Kimberley Alpine Resort7" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat8" | |
2. Beaver Creek8" | |
3. Ski Cooper8" | |
4. Vail8" | |
5. Aspen Mountain7" | |
6. Breckenridge6" | |
7. Keystone6" | |
8. Buttermilk5" | |
10. Snowmass5" | |
4. 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. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
9. Powder Mountain1" | |
10. Eagle Point Resort1" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, and BigRock Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mount Snow6" | |
3. Stratton6" | |
4. BigRock Mountain6" | |
5. Sugarloaf5" | |
6. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
7. Sunday River4" | |
8. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
9. Loon Mountain3" | |
10. Cannon Mountain3" | |
6. 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 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood6" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park5" | |
5. Sugar Bowl4" | |
6. June Mountain3" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
9. China Peak1" | |
10. Heavenly0" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, Le Massif de Charlevoix, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
4. Blue Mountain4" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
8. Mont Tremblant2" | |
8. 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 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood6" | |
4. Sugar Bowl4" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
6. Heavenly0" | |
7. Homewood0" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
9. 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" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
3. Afton Alps2" | |
4. Mount Bohemia1" | |
5. Alpine Valley1" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
8. Wilmot1" | |
9. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area0" | |
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. China Peak1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
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 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
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 |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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- | |