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 99 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska98 cm | |
2. Bogus Basin0 cm | |
3. 49 Degrees North- | |
4. Bluewood- | |
5. Crystal Mountain- | |
7. Hoodoo- | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bolton Valley, Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Titus Mountain, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort8 cm | |
2. Smugglers' Notch Resort8 cm | |
3. Bolton Valley8 cm | |
4. Sugarbush Resort7 cm | |
5. Mad River Glen7 cm | |
6. Middlebury Snow Bowl7 cm | |
7. Titus Mountain7 cm | |
8. Jay Peak Resort7 cm | |
9. Whiteface Mountain6 cm | |
10. Holiday Valley Resort5 cm | |
3. 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 15 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort15 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant13 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne9 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort8 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain8 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort7 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 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, Sundance, and Brian Head Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta5 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort5 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort5 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort5 cm | |
5. Snowbird5 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Sundance5 cm | |
8. Brian Head Resort5 cm | |
9. Eagle Point Resort3 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort1 cm | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak14 cm | |
2. June Mountain6 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain6 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Kirkwood3 cm | |
6. Northstar California Resort3 cm | |
7. Heavenly2 cm | |
8. Homewood2 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe2 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe2 cm | |
6. 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 15 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort14 cm | |
2. Pajarito Mountain11 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak14 cm | |
2. June Mountain6 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain6 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands9 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia8 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
6. Afton Alps- | |
7. Mad River- | |
8. Mt Brighton- | |
9. Mt Crescent- | |
10. Paoli Peaks- | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Purgatory Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort4 cm | |
2. Steamboat4 cm | |
3. Eldora Mountain Resort3 cm | |
4. Powderhorn3 cm | |
5. Granby Ranch2 cm | |
6. Winter Park2 cm | |
7. Wolf Creek2 cm | |
8. Buttermilk2 cm | |
10. Snowmass2 cm | |
10. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Kirkwood, Northstar California Resort, Mt Rose, Heavenly, Homewood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Palisades Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort3 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort3 cm | |
3. Kirkwood3 cm | |
4. Northstar California Resort3 cm | |
5. Mt Rose3 cm | |
6. Heavenly2 cm | |
7. Homewood2 cm | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe2 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe2 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort1 cm | |
11. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort5 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl2 cm | |
12. Western Canada
The Western Canada 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 |
|---|---|
4. Lake Louise- | |
5. Revelstoke- | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort- | |
13. 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |