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. Donner Ski Ranch21" | |
4. China Peak14" | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort13" | |
6. Sugar Bowl13" | |
7. June Mountain12" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain12" | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park8" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
2. 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 Ranch21" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort13" | |
5. Sugar Bowl13" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
7. Heavenly2" | |
8. Homewood2" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Sun Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sun Valley Resort15" | |
2. White Pass14" | |
3. Hoodoo14" | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie13" | |
5. Brundage Mountain Resort13" | |
6. Mt. Baker13" | |
8. Stevens Pass12" | |
9. Cypress Mountain11" | |
10. Grouse Mountain11" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Cypress Mountain11" | |
3. Grouse Mountain11" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort11" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort7" | |
8. Revelstoke6" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Wachusett Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wachusett Mountain5" | |
2. Bromley Mountain4" | |
3. Berkshire East4" | |
4. Bolton Valley4" | |
6. Jiminy Peak4" | |
7. Loon Mountain4" | |
8. Cannon Mountain4" | |
9. Waterville Valley4" | |
10. Magic Mountain Ski Area4" | |
6. 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- | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowbird and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird5" | |
3. Alta2" | |
4. Brighton Resort2" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
7. Sundance2" | |
8. Brian Head Resort2" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort1" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
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 Tremblant3" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
8. Blue Mountain1" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Wolf Creek and Purgatory Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wolf Creek5" | |
2. Purgatory Resort5" | |
3. Telluride2" | |
4. Silverton Mountain1" | |
5. Powderhorn1" | |
6. Steamboat1" | |
7. Snowmass0" | |
8. Aspen Highlands0" | |
9. Aspen Mountain0" | |
10. Buttermilk0" | |
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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area5" | |
2. The Highlands3" | |
3. Mount Bohemia3" | |
4. Boyne Mountain2" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
7. Wilmot0" | |
8. Afton Alps0" | |
10. Alpine Valley0" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley4" | |
2. Pajarito Mountain2" | |
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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |