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 9 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 9 days, we expect Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 40", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass40" | |
2. Mt. Baker32" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb32" | |
4. White Pass26" | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie26" | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort19" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort18" | |
8. Crystal Mountain15" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort15" | |
10. Schweitzer14" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 32", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb32" | |
2. RED Mountain Resort18" | |
3. Sun Peaks Resort15" | |
5. Revelstoke13" | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort11" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort8" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort8" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 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. Buttermilk8" | |
6. Snowmass8" | |
7. Aspen Highlands8" | |
8. Aspen Mountain8" | |
9. Winter Park7" | |
10. Steamboat7" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 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 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta8" | |
2. Brighton Resort8" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
5. Snowbird8" | |
7. Sundance8" | |
8. Eagle Point Resort4" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
10. Powder Mountain3" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Belleayre Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Belleayre Mountain7" | |
3. Mount Snow5" | |
4. Stratton5" | |
5. Bromley Mountain5" | |
6. Loon Mountain5" | |
7. Cannon Mountain5" | |
8. Waterville Valley5" | |
9. Sugarloaf4" | |
10. Sunday River3" | |
6. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood8" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park6" | |
5. Sugar Bowl4" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
7. June Mountain3" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
9. China Peak1" | |
10. Heavenly1" | |
7. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood8" | |
4. Sugar Bowl4" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
6. Heavenly1" | |
7. Homewood1" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 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. Mont Tremblant2" | |
5. Blue Mountain2" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
2. Mt Brighton2" | |
3. Sundown Mountain2" | |
4. Boyne Mountain1" | |
6. Mount Bohemia1" | |
7. The Highlands1" | |
8. Alpine Valley1" | |
10. Wilmot0" | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 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. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley, Angel Fire Resort, Pajarito Mountain, and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Ober Mountain0" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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 9 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |