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 91 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska92 cm | |
2. Bluewood10 cm | |
3. White Pass10 cm | |
4. Silver Mountain9 cm | |
5. Stevens Pass8 cm | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort7 cm | |
7. Revelstoke7 cm | |
8. Mt. Baker7 cm | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb6 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain 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 18 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area18 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia9 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
4. The Highlands7 cm | |
5. Wilmot7 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton7 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area6 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley6 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine6 cm | |
10. Afton Alps5 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. Steamboat13 cm | |
2. Granby Ranch10 cm | |
3. Winter Park10 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek8 cm | |
5. Ski Cooper8 cm | |
6. Vail8 cm | |
7. Silverton Mountain6 cm | |
8. Buttermilk5 cm | |
10. Snowmass5 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, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta7 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort7 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort7 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort7 cm | |
5. Snowbird7 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort7 cm | |
7. Sundance7 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain6 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort5 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Revelstoke to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke7 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb6 cm | |
3. SilverStar Mountain Resort5 cm | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort5 cm | |
6. Big White Ski Resort3 cm | |
7. Marmot Basin3 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort3 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort2 cm | |
6. 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 Valley5 cm | |
4. Bretton Woods4 cm | |
5. Titus Mountain4 cm | |
6. Jay Peak Resort3 cm | |
7. BigRock Mountain3 cm | |
8. Laurel Mountain3 cm | |
9. Burke Mountain3 cm | |
10. Loon Mountain3 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone8 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort8 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
7. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 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 Mountain9 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain7 cm | |
3. Snowshoe Mountain5 cm | |
4. Wintergreen1 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 Cloudcroft7 cm | |
2. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
3. Ski Apache2 cm | |
4. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley- | |
7. Ski Santa Fe- | |
10. 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. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
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. Mt Shasta Ski Park0 cm | |
2. Bear Mountain- | |
5. China Peak- | |
6. Dodge Ridge- | |
7. Heavenly- | |
8. Homewood- | |
9. June Mountain- | |
10. Kirkwood- | |
12. 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 |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
13. 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- | |