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 Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska22" | |
2. Stevens Pass12" | |
3. Mt. Baker12" | |
4. Lookout Pass Ski Area12" | |
5. White Pass9" | |
7. Silver Mountain8" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
9. Schweitzer7" | |
10. Mt Spokane7" | |
2. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Paoli Peaks to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Paoli Peaks12" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area11" | |
3. Hidden Valley9" | |
4. Alpine Valley6" | |
6. Mad River6" | |
7. Snow Creek5" | |
8. The Highlands5" | |
9. Boyne Mountain4" | |
10. Mount Bohemia4" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Hidden Valley and Seven Springs Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley9" | |
3. Laurel Mountain8" | |
6. Bolton Valley6" | |
9. Whitetail Resort5" | |
10. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat7" | |
2. Beaver Creek6" | |
3. Ski Cooper6" | |
4. Vail6" | |
5. Winter Park6" | |
6. Buttermilk5" | |
8. Snowmass5" | |
9. Aspen Highlands5" | |
10. Aspen Mountain5" | |
5. 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 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
2. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
4. Big White Ski Resort6" | |
5. Revelstoke6" | |
7. Cypress Mountain4" | |
8. Grouse Mountain4" | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Eagle Point Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eagle Point Resort6" | |
2. Alta5" | |
3. Brighton Resort5" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
6. Snowbird5" | |
8. Sundance5" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
10. Powder Mountain4" | |
7. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Ski Cloudcroft6" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain6" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley4" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort4" | |
6. Ski Santa Fe2" | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, Blue Mountain, and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
4. Blue Mountain4" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
7. Mont Tremblant1" | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain9" | |
2. Beech Mountain5" | |
3. Wintergreen3" | |
4. Ober Mountain1" | |
10. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood2" | |
4. Sugar Bowl2" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park1" | |
7. June Mountain1" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
9. China Peak1" | |
10. Heavenly0" | |
11. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood2" | |
4. Sugar Bowl2" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
6. Heavenly0" | |
7. Homewood0" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
12. 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 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain1" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
3. China Peak1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
13. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort and Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl1" | |