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 35", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood35" | |
3. June Mountain26" | |
4. Mammoth Mountain26" | |
5. China Peak19" | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort18" | |
7. Sugar Bowl18" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park16" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe12" | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 23", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort23" | |
2. Hoodoo17" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park16" | |
4. Sun Valley Resort14" | |
5. Willamette Pass13" | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows12" | |
7. Bogus Basin12" | |
8. Mt. Baker11" | |
9. Mt Bachelor9" | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie8" | |
3. 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 35", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood35" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort18" | |
4. Sugar Bowl18" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe12" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
7. Heavenly2" | |
8. Homewood2" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Blue Mountain Resort and Camelback to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain Resort12" | |
2. Camelback12" | |
4. Mohawk Mountain11" | |
5. Ski Butternut11" | |
6. Titus Mountain9" | |
7. Jay Peak Resort9" | |
8. Mountain Creek8" | |
9. Laurel Mountain8" | |
10. Bretton Woods8" | |
5. 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 13", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk13" | |
3. Snowmass13" | |
4. Beaver Creek7" | |
5. Ski Cooper7" | |
6. Vail6" | |
7. Aspen Highlands6" | |
8. Aspen Mountain6" | |
9. Steamboat6" | |
10. Granby Ranch6" | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mad River to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mad River13" | |
2. Boyne Mountain9" | |
3. Alpine Valley8" | |
5. Mt Brighton7" | |
6. The Highlands7" | |
7. Sundown Mountain7" | |
8. Mount Bohemia6" | |
9. Afton Alps5" | |
10. Wilmot4" | |
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 26", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain26" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain26" | |
3. China Peak19" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. 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. Powder Mountain4" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort4" | |
10. Brian Head Resort4" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant7" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort6" | |
6. Blue Mountain5" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
10. 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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain5" | |
2. Grouse Mountain5" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort3" | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Wintergreen to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wintergreen4" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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. Arizona Snowbowl- | |