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 69 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska69 cm | |
2. Bluewood5 cm | |
3. Magic Mountain Resort5 cm | |
4. White Pass5 cm | |
5. Brundage Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie4 cm | |
7. Hoodoo3 cm | |
8. Revelstoke3 cm | |
9. Silver Mountain3 cm | |
10. Lookout Pass Ski Area2 cm | |
2. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area16 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia15 cm | |
3. The Highlands14 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain12 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley10 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine10 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
9. Afton Alps3 cm | |
10. Wilmot2 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. Granby Ranch8 cm | |
3. Winter Park8 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek8 cm | |
5. Ski Cooper8 cm | |
6. Vail8 cm | |
7. Buttermilk6 cm | |
9. Snowmass6 cm | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort6 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort, Titus Mountain, Jay Peak Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort8 cm | |
2. Titus Mountain7 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort7 cm | |
4. Stowe Mountain Resort7 cm | |
5. Smugglers' Notch Resort7 cm | |
6. Bolton Valley7 cm | |
7. Bretton Woods6 cm | |
8. Hidden Valley6 cm | |
10. Burke Mountain5 cm | |
5. 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 Snowbasin Resort 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 Mountain5 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort4 cm | |
10. Eagle Point Resort4 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. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix5 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
7. 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 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort10 cm | |
2. Pajarito Mountain5 cm | |
3. Ski Cloudcroft1 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley- | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
8. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Revelstoke, Marmot Basin, and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke3 cm | |
2. Marmot Basin3 cm | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort1 cm | |
5. SilverStar Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Castle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort1 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
9. Cypress Mountain0 cm | |
10. Grouse Mountain0 cm | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain6 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain2 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
4. Wintergreen1 cm | |
10. 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. June Mountain0 cm | |
5. Mammoth Mountain0 cm | |
6. China Peak0 cm | |
7. Bear Mountain- | |
10. Dodge Ridge- | |
11. 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- | |
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. June Mountain0 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0 cm | |
3. China Peak0 cm | |
4. Bear 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- | |