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 5 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 5 days, we expect Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 53 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska55 cm | |
2. White Pass10 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb8 cm | |
4. Bluewood7 cm | |
5. Stevens Pass7 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker7 cm | |
7. Revelstoke7 cm | |
8. Brundage Mountain Resort6 cm | |
9. Silver Mountain5 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort5 cm | |
2. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area21 cm | |
2. Alpine Valley10 cm | |
3. Boston Mills Brandywine10 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton8 cm | |
5. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area7 cm | |
7. The Highlands6 cm | |
8. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
9. Mad River6 cm | |
10. Paoli Peaks5 cm | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat12 cm | |
2. Granby Ranch10 cm | |
3. Winter Park10 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek9 cm | |
5. Ski Cooper9 cm | |
6. Vail9 cm | |
7. Buttermilk5 cm | |
9. Snowmass5 cm | |
10. Aspen Highlands5 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, Sundance, and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta6 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort6 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort6 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort6 cm | |
5. Snowbird6 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort6 cm | |
7. Sundance6 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain6 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort4 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort7 cm | |
2. Hidden Valley6 cm | |
4. Laurel Mountain4 cm | |
5. Bretton Woods4 cm | |
6. BigRock Mountain4 cm | |
7. Stowe Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Smugglers' Notch Resort3 cm | |
9. Bolton Valley3 cm | |
10. Jay Peak Resort3 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain8 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone8 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort8 cm | |
4. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
7. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb and Revelstoke to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb8 cm | |
2. Revelstoke7 cm | |
3. Sun Peaks Resort5 cm | |
4. Marmot Basin4 cm | |
5. SilverStar Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort2 cm | |
8. Big White Ski Resort2 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort1 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ober Mountain and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain8 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain7 cm | |
3. Snowshoe Mountain6 cm | |
4. Wintergreen2 cm | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Cloudcroft to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Cloudcroft8 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort6 cm | |
3. Ski Apache2 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley- | |
7. Ski Santa Fe- | |
10. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly0 cm | |
2. Homewood0 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe0 cm | |
7. Kirkwood- | |
9. Palisades Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
11. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly0 cm | |
2. Homewood0 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe0 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
7. China Peak- | |
8. Dodge Ridge- | |
9. June Mountain- | |
10. Kirkwood- | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 5 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |