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 June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain22" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain22" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch20" | |
5. Kirkwood19" | |
6. China Peak14" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort12" | |
8. Sugar Bowl12" | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park9" | |
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 19", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain19" | |
2. Grouse Mountain19" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort19" | |
4. Hoodoo18" | |
5. White Pass14" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie13" | |
7. Sun Valley Resort13" | |
8. Brundage Mountain Resort13" | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows11" | |
10. Stevens Pass11" | |
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 19", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain19" | |
2. Grouse Mountain19" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort19" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
8. Revelstoke7" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch20" | |
3. Kirkwood19" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort12" | |
5. Sugar Bowl12" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
7. Heavenly2" | |
8. Homewood2" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
10. Mt Rose1" | |
5. 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 11", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta11" | |
2. Brighton Resort11" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort11" | |
5. Snowbird11" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort11" | |
7. Sundance11" | |
8. Brian Head Resort4" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort3" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, and Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk10" | |
3. Snowmass10" | |
4. Powderhorn9" | |
5. Beaver Creek8" | |
6. Ski Cooper8" | |
7. Vail5" | |
8. Wolf Creek5" | |
9. Steamboat5" | |
10. Purgatory Resort5" | |
7. 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 22", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain22" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain22" | |
3. China Peak14" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, and Sugarbush Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mount Snow6" | |
3. Stratton6" | |
4. Sugarbush Resort6" | |
5. BigRock Mountain5" | |
6. Crotched5" | |
7. Blue Mountain Resort5" | |
8. Camelback5" | |
10. Mohawk Mountain5" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort7" | |
4. Blue Mountain6" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
7. Mont Tremblant4" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Wilmot to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wilmot7" | |
2. Mount Bohemia5" | |
3. Mad River5" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
5. Paoli Peaks4" | |
6. The Highlands4" | |
7. Boyne Mountain3" | |
8. Alpine Valley2" | |
10. Mt Brighton1" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley3" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort3" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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- | |
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- | |