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. Hoodoo14" | |
3. Brundage Mountain Resort14" | |
4. Schweitzer12" | |
5. Cypress Mountain12" | |
6. Grouse Mountain12" | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
8. Mt Bachelor12" | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park11" | |
10. Lookout Pass Ski Area11" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. June Mountain18" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain18" | |
4. Kirkwood12" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park11" | |
7. Sugar Bowl6" | |
8. China Peak6" | |
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 Resort7" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Revelstoke4" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta and Brighton Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta10" | |
2. Brighton Resort10" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
5. Snowbird9" | |
7. Sundance9" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort0" | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood12" | |
4. Sugar Bowl6" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
7. Heavenly1" | |
8. Homewood1" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
10. Mt Rose0" | |
6. 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 18", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain18" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain18" | |
3. China Peak6" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sugarbush Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugarbush Resort4" | |
3. Sunday River3" | |
4. Pico Mountain3" | |
5. Sugarloaf3" | |
6. Mad River Glen3" | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
8. Loon Mountain3" | |
9. Cannon Mountain3" | |
10. Waterville Valley3" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Vail, Ski Cooper, and Sunlight Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Vail3" | |
2. Ski Cooper3" | |
4. Aspen Highlands2" | |
5. Aspen Mountain2" | |
6. Beaver Creek2" | |
7. Winter Park2" | |
8. Buttermilk2" | |
10. Snowmass2" | |
9. 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. Afton Alps3" | |
4. Mount Bohemia3" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
6. Mad River2" | |
7. Wilmot1" | |
8. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Alpine Valley1" | |
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- | |