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. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 11 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 69 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Kirkwood70 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort41 cm | |
3. Sugar Bowl41 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch41 cm | |
5. Palisades Tahoe18 cm | |
6. Heavenly12 cm | |
7. Homewood12 cm | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe12 cm | |
9. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort1 cm | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 36 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb34 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort30 cm | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park30 cm | |
4. Stevens Pass23 cm | |
5. White Pass21 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker21 cm | |
7. Willamette Pass19 cm | |
8. Sun Valley Resort18 cm | |
9. Revelstoke18 cm | |
10. Hoodoo15 cm | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 36 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb34 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort30 cm | |
3. Revelstoke18 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain13 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain13 cm | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort13 cm | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort12 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort11 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort9 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort8 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 13 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta12 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort12 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort12 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort12 cm | |
5. Snowbird12 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort12 cm | |
7. Sundance12 cm | |
8. Eagle Point Resort1 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort1 cm | |
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 30 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain31 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain31 cm | |
3. China Peak19 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Aspen Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk6 cm | |
3. Snowmass6 cm | |
4. Aspen Highlands6 cm | |
5. Aspen Mountain6 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
7. Ski Cooper4 cm | |
8. Vail4 cm | |
9. Winter Park4 cm | |
10. Steamboat3 cm | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort, Whiteface Mountain, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, Bromley Mountain, Belleayre Mountain, Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, and Middlebury Snow Bowl to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort5 cm | |
2. Whiteface Mountain5 cm | |
3. Magic Mountain Ski Area5 cm | |
4. Mount Snow5 cm | |
5. Stratton5 cm | |
6. Bromley Mountain5 cm | |
7. Belleayre Mountain4 cm | |
8. Sugarbush Resort4 cm | |
9. Mad River Glen4 cm | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl4 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands9 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
4. Afton Alps3 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
7. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
8. Mad River0 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area0 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Stoneham Mountain Resort, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
10. 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- | |
11. 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- | |