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 46", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska46" | |
2. Revelstoke1" | |
3. Mt. Baker1" | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort1" | |
5. Sun Valley Resort1" | |
7. Big White Ski Resort0" | |
9. Silver Mountain0" | |
2. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant4" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
7. Blue Mountain1" | |
3. 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 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta2" | |
2. Brighton Resort2" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
5. Snowbird2" | |
7. Sundance2" | |
8. Brian Head Resort2" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort0" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
4. 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, Bolton Valley, and Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort2" | |
4. Bolton Valley2" | |
5. Titus Mountain2" | |
7. Whiteface Mountain1" | |
8. BigRock Mountain1" | |
9. Burke Mountain1" | |
10. Bretton Woods1" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3" | |
2. Granby Ranch2" | |
3. Winter Park2" | |
4. Powderhorn2" | |
5. Telluride1" | |
7. Beaver Creek1" | |
8. Ski Cooper1" | |
9. Vail1" | |
10. Buttermilk1" | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands4" | |
2. Boyne Mountain3" | |
3. Mount Bohemia3" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
5. Alpine Valley0" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Afton Alps0" | |
7. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak2" | |
3. Heavenly1" | |
4. Homewood1" | |
5. June Mountain1" | |
6. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
8. Dodge Ridge1" | |
10. Sugar Bowl1" | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Northstar California Resort, Mt Rose, Heavenly, Homewood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mt Rose1" | |
4. Heavenly1" | |
5. Homewood1" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
8. Sugar Bowl1" | |
9. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
9. 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 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak2" | |
2. June Mountain1" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Revelstoke and Sun Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke1" | |
2. Sun Peaks Resort1" | |
4. Big White Ski Resort0" | |
6. Marmot Basin0" | |
9. Lake Louise- | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb- | |
11. 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 |
|---|---|
1. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
2. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley- | |
6. Ski Santa Fe- | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
12. 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 Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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 Snowbowl0" | |