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 Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 32", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort32" | |
2. Sugar Bowl32" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch32" | |
5. Kirkwood20" | |
6. June Mountain20" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain20" | |
8. China Peak17" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe13" | |
10. Dodge Ridge10" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 32", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort32" | |
2. Sugar Bowl32" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch32" | |
5. Kirkwood20" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe13" | |
7. Heavenly4" | |
8. Homewood4" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1" | |
3. 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 15", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain15" | |
2. Grouse Mountain15" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
4. Mt. Baker13" | |
5. Brundage Mountain Resort12" | |
6. Hoodoo12" | |
8. Sun Valley Resort11" | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie10" | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb10" | |
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" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb10" | |
6. Revelstoke7" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
10. Fernie 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. Cherry Peak Ski Area8" | |
9. Brian Head Resort5" | |
10. Powder Mountain4" | |
6. 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 Creek6" | |
7. Powderhorn5" | |
8. Purgatory Resort5" | |
9. Beaver Creek5" | |
10. Ski Cooper5" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain8" | |
2. Jay Peak Resort7" | |
3. BigRock Mountain6" | |
4. Loon Mountain6" | |
5. Cannon Mountain6" | |
6. Waterville Valley6" | |
7. Mount Sunapee6" | |
8. Ragged Mountain6" | |
9. Wachusett Mountain6" | |
10. Berkshire East6" | |
8. 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 20", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain20" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain20" | |
3. China Peak17" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 11", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley Ski Area11" | |
2. Wilmot9" | |
3. Mt Brighton7" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area6" | |
5. Boyne Mountain5" | |
6. The Highlands4" | |
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" | |
5. Mont Tremblant5" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
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 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley7" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort7" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain2" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
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. Wintergreen0" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |