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 71 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska70 cm | |
2. White Pass10 cm | |
3. Bluewood9 cm | |
4. Stevens Pass8 cm | |
5. Silver Mountain8 cm | |
6. Revelstoke8 cm | |
7. Mt. Baker8 cm | |
8. Brundage Mountain Resort8 cm | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb6 cm | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie5 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 15 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area16 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia12 cm | |
3. The Highlands11 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain9 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton9 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley8 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine8 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area6 cm | |
9. Wilmot6 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 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek8 cm | |
3. Granby Ranch8 cm | |
4. Ski Cooper8 cm | |
5. Vail8 cm | |
6. Winter Park8 cm | |
7. Buttermilk5 cm | |
9. Snowmass5 cm | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort5 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, Powder Mountain, and Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta5 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort5 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort5 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort5 cm | |
5. Snowbird5 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Sundance5 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain5 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort3 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 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort10 cm | |
2. Stowe Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Smugglers' Notch Resort4 cm | |
4. Bolton Valley4 cm | |
5. Hidden Valley4 cm | |
7. Sugarloaf4 cm | |
8. Titus Mountain4 cm | |
9. Bretton Woods4 cm | |
10. Magic Mountain Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain11 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone9 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort9 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
8. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
7. 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. Revelstoke8 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb6 cm | |
3. SilverStar Mountain Resort5 cm | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort4 cm | |
6. Big White Ski Resort3 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort3 cm | |
8. Marmot Basin3 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort2 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 to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain9 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain6 cm | |
3. Snowshoe Mountain6 cm | |
4. Wintergreen1 cm | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort2 cm | |
2. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
3. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley- | |
6. Ski Santa Fe- | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
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 |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
11. 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- | |
12. 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. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |
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- | |