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 33", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass33" | |
2. Mt. Baker27" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb25" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort19" | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie18" | |
6. White Pass16" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort15" | |
9. Crystal Mountain15" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort15" | |
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 25", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb25" | |
2. RED Mountain Resort15" | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort15" | |
5. Revelstoke14" | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort13" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort10" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort6" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek9" | |
2. Ski Cooper9" | |
3. Vail9" | |
4. Winter Park7" | |
5. Breckenridge6" | |
6. Keystone6" | |
7. Buttermilk6" | |
9. Snowmass6" | |
10. Aspen Highlands6" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sugarloaf to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugarloaf9" | |
2. Loon Mountain8" | |
3. Cannon Mountain8" | |
4. Waterville Valley8" | |
5. BigRock Mountain5" | |
8. Bolton Valley4" | |
9. Whiteface Mountain4" | |
10. Belleayre Mountain3" | |
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 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 Area3" | |
9. Powder Mountain2" | |
10. Eagle Point Resort1" | |
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 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood7" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park4" | |
5. Sugar Bowl4" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
7. June Mountain3" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
9. China Peak1" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
7. 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 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood7" | |
4. Sugar Bowl4" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
8. Heavenly- | |
9. Homewood- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alpine Valley, Boston Mills Brandywine, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Mt Brighton to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley3" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
4. Mt Brighton3" | |
5. Boyne Mountain2" | |
6. Mount Bohemia1" | |
7. Sundown Mountain1" | |
8. The Highlands1" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation1" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
4. Blue Mountain2" | |
5. Mont Tremblant2" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
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 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Ober Mountain0" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort, Taos Ski Valley, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, and Pajarito Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |