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 Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort9 cm | |
2. Titus Mountain6 cm | |
3. Stowe Mountain Resort6 cm | |
4. Jay Peak Resort6 cm | |
5. Smugglers' Notch Resort6 cm | |
6. Bolton Valley6 cm | |
7. Whiteface Mountain4 cm | |
8. Bretton Woods4 cm | |
9. Killington3 cm | |
10. Pico Mountain3 cm | |
2. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, Mont Tremblant, Le Massif de Charlevoix, Blue Mountain, and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone6 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix5 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
3. 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 Highlands10 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
7. Mt Crescent1 cm | |
8. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area0 cm | |
4. 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 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska7 cm | |
2. Revelstoke2 cm | |
4. Lookout Pass Ski Area2 cm | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort1 cm | |
6. Silver Mountain1 cm | |
7. White Pass1 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort1 cm | |
9. Cypress Mountain1 cm | |
10. Grouse Mountain1 cm | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Marmot Basin, Lake Louise, Banff Sunshine Village, Castle Mountain Resort, Revelstoke, Mount Norquay, and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Marmot Basin4 cm | |
2. Lake Louise3 cm | |
3. Banff Sunshine Village2 cm | |
4. Castle Mountain Resort2 cm | |
5. Revelstoke2 cm | |
6. Mount Norquay2 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort1 cm | |
9. Kimberley Alpine Resort1 cm | |
10. Cypress Mountain1 cm | |
6. 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 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Pajarito Mountain4 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort4 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe3 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
5. Angel Fire Resort0 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Granby Ranch, Winter Park, and Purgatory Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3 cm | |
2. Granby Ranch2 cm | |
3. Winter Park2 cm | |
4. Purgatory Resort2 cm | |
5. Wolf Creek1 cm | |
6. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Beaver Creek0 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper0 cm | |
9. Vail0 cm | |
10. Buttermilk- | |
8. 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 Mountain1 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
9. Utah
The Utah 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. Cherry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
2. Eagle Point Resort0 cm | |
3. Alta- | |
5. Brighton Resort- | |
8. Powder Mountain- | |
9. Snowbasin Resort- | |
10. Snowbird- | |
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 |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
11. 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- | |
12. 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. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |
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- | |