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, Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort7 cm | |
2. Stowe Mountain Resort7 cm | |
3. Smugglers' Notch Resort7 cm | |
4. Bolton Valley7 cm | |
5. Jay Peak Resort5 cm | |
6. BigRock Mountain4 cm | |
7. Bretton Woods3 cm | |
8. Hidden Valley3 cm | |
10. Burke Mountain3 cm | |
2. 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 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort10 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant8 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne7 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia10 cm | |
2. The Highlands8 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley6 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine6 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
7. Mad River2 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0 cm | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Eldora Mountain Resort, Granby Ranch, Winter Park, and Arapahoe Basin to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eldora Mountain Resort5 cm | |
2. Granby Ranch5 cm | |
3. Winter Park5 cm | |
4. Arapahoe Basin5 cm | |
5. Steamboat3 cm | |
6. Aspen Highlands3 cm | |
7. Aspen Mountain3 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
10. Vail1 cm | |
5. 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 13 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska14 cm | |
3. Revelstoke2 cm | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort1 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker1 cm | |
7. Panorama Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Pomerelle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Marmot Basin to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Marmot Basin6 cm | |
2. Banff Sunshine Village4 cm | |
3. Castle Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Lake Louise3 cm | |
6. Revelstoke2 cm | |
7. Mount Norquay2 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort1 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
10. Panorama Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
2. Alta- | |
4. Brighton Resort- | |
7. Powder Mountain- | |
8. Snowbasin Resort- | |
9. Snowbird- | |
9. 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- | |
10. 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- | |
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. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |
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- | |