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 Willamette Pass to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Willamette Pass22" | |
2. Hoodoo20" | |
3. Mt Bachelor18" | |
4. Lookout Pass Ski Area14" | |
5. Silver Mountain14" | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort14" | |
7. Bluewood13" | |
8. Schweitzer12" | |
9. Cypress Mountain12" | |
10. Grouse Mountain12" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain22" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain22" | |
4. Kirkwood19" | |
5. China Peak12" | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park11" | |
8. Sugar Bowl4" | |
9. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain12" | |
2. Grouse Mountain12" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort9" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Revelstoke4" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood19" | |
4. Sugar Bowl4" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
7. Heavenly2" | |
8. Homewood2" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0" | |
5. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain22" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain22" | |
3. China Peak12" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. 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 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta7" | |
2. Brighton Resort7" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort7" | |
5. Snowbird7" | |
7. Sundance7" | |
8. Powder Mountain2" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
10. Brian Head Resort1" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, Vail, and Sunlight Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek3" | |
2. Ski Cooper3" | |
3. Vail3" | |
5. Buttermilk2" | |
7. Snowmass2" | |
8. Steamboat2" | |
9. Aspen Highlands2" | |
10. Aspen Mountain2" | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Killington, Pico Mountain, Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Killington3" | |
2. Pico Mountain3" | |
3. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
4. Mad River Glen3" | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
6. Loon Mountain3" | |
7. Cannon Mountain3" | |
8. Waterville Valley3" | |
10. Mount Snow2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia and Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia3" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
3. The Highlands2" | |
4. Boyne Mountain2" | |
5. Afton Alps2" | |
6. Wilmot1" | |
7. Sundown Mountain1" | |
8. Mad River1" | |
9. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area1" | |
10. 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 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant1" | |
3. Blue Mountain1" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
11. 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- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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 5 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |