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 34", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska34" | |
3. 49 Degrees North- | |
4. Bluewood- | |
5. Crystal Mountain- | |
7. Hoodoo- | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Titus Mountain, Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bolton Valley, Whiteface Mountain, Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, Middlebury Snow Bowl, and Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
2. Titus Mountain3" | |
5. Bolton Valley3" | |
6. Whiteface Mountain3" | |
7. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
8. Mad River Glen3" | |
9. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
10. Holiday Valley Resort3" | |
3. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mont Tremblant4" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
7. Blue Mountain2" | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak6" | |
2. June Mountain4" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
5. Dodge Ridge1" | |
7. Kirkwood1" | |
9. Heavenly1" | |
10. Homewood1" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brian Head Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort4" | |
2. Alta2" | |
3. Brighton Resort2" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
6. Snowbird2" | |
8. Sundance2" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort1" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wolf Creek, Purgatory Resort, and Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wolf Creek2" | |
2. Purgatory Resort2" | |
3. Steamboat2" | |
4. Beaver Creek1" | |
5. Ski Cooper1" | |
6. Vail1" | |
8. Powderhorn1" | |
9. Granby Ranch1" | |
10. Winter Park1" | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak6" | |
2. June Mountain4" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain4" | |
2. The Highlands3" | |
3. Mount Bohemia3" | |
4. Alpine Valley1" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
8. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Afton Alps- | |
9. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Northstar California Resort, and Mt Rose to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mt Rose2" | |
5. Kirkwood1" | |
7. Heavenly1" | |
8. Homewood1" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
10. Sugar Bowl1" | |
10. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort4" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Pajarito Mountain and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
12. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Marmot Basin to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Marmot Basin1" | |
6. Lake Louise- | |
7. Revelstoke- | |
10. Big White Ski Resort- | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |