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 Whistler Blackcomb and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
3. Cypress Mountain5" | |
4. Grouse Mountain5" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
7. Schweitzer4" | |
8. Revelstoke4" | |
9. 49 Degrees North4" | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort4" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
3. Cypress Mountain5" | |
4. Grouse Mountain5" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
7. Revelstoke4" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
3. 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 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Killington3" | |
3. Pico Mountain3" | |
4. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
5. Mad River Glen3" | |
6. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
8. Mount Snow3" | |
9. Stratton3" | |
10. Bromley Mountain3" | |
4. 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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
5. Mont Tremblant2" | |
7. Blue Mountain2" | |
5. 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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Pajarito Mountain4" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley4" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort4" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe2" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands, Mount Bohemia, and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands3" | |
2. Mount Bohemia3" | |
3. Boyne Mountain3" | |
4. Alpine Valley1" | |
6. Mad River0" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Afton Alps- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Purgatory Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort2" | |
2. Wolf Creek1" | |
3. Telluride1" | |
4. Silverton Mountain1" | |
5. Monarch Mountain0" | |
6. Buttermilk0" | |
8. Snowmass0" | |
9. Aspen Highlands0" | |
10. Aspen Mountain0" | |
8. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park, Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park1" | |
3. Sugar Bowl1" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
6. Kirkwood1" | |
7. June Mountain0" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
9. Bear Mountain- | |
10. China Peak- | |
9. 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 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort2" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
3. Powder Mountain1" | |
4. Alta0" | |
5. Brighton Resort0" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
8. Snowbird0" | |
10. Sundance0" | |
10. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl1" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
5. Kirkwood1" | |
7. Heavenly- | |
8. Homewood- | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
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 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl0" | |
12. 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. June Mountain0" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain1" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |