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. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort10 cm | |
2. Stowe Mountain Resort9 cm | |
3. Smugglers' Notch Resort9 cm | |
4. Bolton Valley9 cm | |
5. Sugarbush Resort8 cm | |
6. Mad River Glen8 cm | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl8 cm | |
8. Titus Mountain7 cm | |
9. Holiday Valley Resort7 cm | |
10. Killington6 cm | |
2. 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 53 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska53 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb2 cm | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort1 cm | |
5. Revelstoke1 cm | |
6. SilverStar Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Cypress Mountain1 cm | |
8. Grouse Mountain1 cm | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort1 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows0 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 Resort14 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant11 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne8 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort8 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort7 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
4. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Pajarito Mountain to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Pajarito Mountain31 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort15 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley4 cm | |
4. Angel Fire Resort4 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
2. The Highlands5 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
6. Afton Alps- | |
7. Mad River- | |
8. Mt Brighton- | |
9. Mt Crescent- | |
10. Paoli Peaks- | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brian Head Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort13 cm | |
2. Eagle Point Resort3 cm | |
3. Alta- | |
4. Brighton Resort- | |
8. Powder Mountain- | |
9. Snowbasin Resort- | |
10. Snowbird- | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb2 cm | |
3. Sun Peaks Resort1 cm | |
4. Revelstoke1 cm | |
5. SilverStar Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Cypress Mountain1 cm | |
7. Grouse Mountain1 cm | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort1 cm | |
9. Big White Ski Resort0 cm | |
8. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak5 cm | |
2. June Mountain2 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2 cm | |
4. Heavenly1 cm | |
5. Homewood1 cm | |
6. Northstar California Resort1 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe1 cm | |
8. Bear Valley Mountain Resort0 cm | |
9. Boreal Mountain Resort0 cm | |
10. Dodge Ridge0 cm | |
9. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl7 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort6 cm | |
10. 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 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak5 cm | |
2. June Mountain2 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Purgatory Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort2 cm | |
2. Powderhorn1 cm | |
3. Steamboat1 cm | |
4. Wolf Creek1 cm | |
5. Beaver Creek0 cm | |
6. Buttermilk0 cm | |
8. Monarch Mountain0 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper0 cm | |
10. Snowmass0 cm | |
12. 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. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1 cm | |
2. Heavenly1 cm | |
3. Homewood1 cm | |
4. Northstar California Resort1 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe1 cm | |
6. Mt Rose1 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort0 cm | |
9. Kirkwood0 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl0 cm | |
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- | |