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 43", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood43" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort30" | |
4. Sugar Bowl30" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch30" | |
6. June Mountain29" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain29" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe17" | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park13" | |
10. Dodge Ridge6" | |
2. 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 43", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood43" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort30" | |
4. Sugar Bowl30" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch30" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe17" | |
9. Mt Rose4" | |
10. Heavenly4" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort28" | |
2. Hoodoo19" | |
3. Sun Valley Resort18" | |
4. Willamette Pass17" | |
5. Cypress Mountain15" | |
6. Grouse Mountain15" | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park13" | |
9. Bogus Basin13" | |
10. Stevens Pass12" | |
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 15", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain15" | |
2. Grouse Mountain15" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort8" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
9. Revelstoke6" | |
10. Kimberley Alpine Resort5" | |
5. 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 11", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta11" | |
2. Brighton Resort11" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort11" | |
5. Snowbird11" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort11" | |
7. Sundance11" | |
8. Powder Mountain2" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Waterville Valley, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain8" | |
2. Cannon Mountain8" | |
3. Waterville Valley8" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort8" | |
5. Sugarbush Resort7" | |
6. Mad River Glen7" | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl7" | |
8. Attitash7" | |
10. Pleasant Mountain7" | |
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 29", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain29" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain29" | |
3. China Peak6" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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, Aspen Mountain, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk6" | |
3. Snowmass6" | |
4. Aspen Highlands6" | |
5. Aspen Mountain6" | |
6. Beaver Creek6" | |
7. Ski Cooper6" | |
8. Vail6" | |
9. Steamboat5" | |
10. Granby Ranch4" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mt Brighton, Mount Bohemia, Boyne Mountain, and Alpine Valley Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Brighton5" | |
2. Mount Bohemia5" | |
3. Boyne Mountain5" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
6. The Highlands4" | |
7. Afton Alps3" | |
8. Alpine Valley2" | |
10. Mad River2" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
3. Mont Tremblant5" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
6. Blue Mountain4" | |
11. 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. Wintergreen0" | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
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- | |