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. 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 36", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood36" | |
3. China Peak14" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort13" | |
6. Sugar Bowl13" | |
7. June Mountain12" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain12" | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park8" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain20" | |
2. Grouse Mountain20" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort20" | |
5. Brundage Mountain Resort15" | |
6. Hoodoo14" | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie13" | |
8. White Pass13" | |
9. Mt. Baker13" | |
10. Sun Valley Resort13" | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain20" | |
2. Grouse Mountain20" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort20" | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort12" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort7" | |
9. Revelstoke6" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
4. 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 36", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood36" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort13" | |
5. Sugar Bowl13" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
7. Heavenly2" | |
8. Homewood2" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
10. Mt Rose1" | |
5. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak14" | |
2. June Mountain12" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain12" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, and Crotched to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mount Snow4" | |
4. Stratton4" | |
5. Crotched4" | |
6. Killington3" | |
7. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
9. Bolton Valley3" | |
10. Loon Mountain3" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wolf Creek9" | |
2. Purgatory Resort5" | |
3. Aspen Highlands3" | |
4. Aspen Mountain3" | |
5. Telluride3" | |
6. Silverton Mountain1" | |
7. Powderhorn1" | |
8. Steamboat1" | |
9. Vail1" | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort1" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
3. Mont Tremblant4" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
8. Blue Mountain2" | |
9. 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, Sundance, and Brian Head Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta2" | |
2. Brighton Resort2" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
5. Snowbird2" | |
7. Sundance2" | |
8. Brian Head Resort2" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort1" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
10. 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 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
2. The Highlands3" | |
3. Mount Bohemia3" | |
4. Boyne Mountain2" | |
5. Mt Brighton1" | |
7. Afton Alps0" | |
9. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Pajarito Mountain and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Pajarito Mountain2" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
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 9 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |