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 76 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska75 cm | |
2. White Pass5 cm | |
3. Magic Mountain Resort5 cm | |
4. Bluewood4 cm | |
5. Revelstoke4 cm | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Hoodoo4 cm | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie4 cm | |
9. Stevens Pass2 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort2 cm | |
2. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia14 cm | |
2. The Highlands11 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain10 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley7 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine7 cm | |
7. Afton Alps5 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
9. Wilmot3 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort10 cm | |
2. Stowe Mountain Resort8 cm | |
3. Smugglers' Notch Resort8 cm | |
4. Bolton Valley8 cm | |
5. Jay Peak Resort8 cm | |
6. Titus Mountain7 cm | |
7. Sugarbush Resort5 cm | |
8. Mad River Glen5 cm | |
9. Middlebury Snow Bowl5 cm | |
10. Bretton Woods5 cm | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat8 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek7 cm | |
3. Ski Cooper7 cm | |
4. Vail7 cm | |
5. Buttermilk6 cm | |
7. Snowmass6 cm | |
8. Sunlight Mountain Resort6 cm | |
9. Aspen Highlands6 cm | |
10. Aspen Mountain6 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Eagle Point Resort, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Powder Mountain, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eagle Point Resort6 cm | |
2. Alta5 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort5 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort5 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort5 cm | |
6. Powder Mountain5 cm | |
7. Snowbird5 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort5 cm | |
9. Sundance5 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort3 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone6 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort5 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix5 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
8. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 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 Resort9 cm | |
2. Pajarito Mountain5 cm | |
3. Ski Cloudcroft2 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
5. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
6. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
8. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Marmot Basin and Revelstoke to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Marmot Basin4 cm | |
2. Revelstoke4 cm | |
4. Castle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. SilverStar Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Banff Sunshine Village0 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort0 cm | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort0 cm | |
9. Lake Louise- | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb- | |
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 Mountain5 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain2 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
4. Wintergreen1 cm | |
10. 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- | |
11. 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. Bear Mountain- | |
7. China Peak- | |
8. Dodge Ridge- | |
9. June Mountain- | |
10. Kirkwood- | |
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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth 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- | |