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 Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort31 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain29 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain29 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort29 cm | |
5. Mt. Baker27 cm | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie24 cm | |
7. Stevens Pass23 cm | |
8. Brundage Mountain Resort21 cm | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb21 cm | |
10. White Pass19 cm | |
2. 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 30 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort31 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain29 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain29 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort29 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb21 cm | |
6. Revelstoke17 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort17 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort16 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort15 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort11 cm | |
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, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta11 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort11 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort11 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort11 cm | |
5. Snowbird11 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort11 cm | |
7. Sundance11 cm | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain3 cm | |
10. Brian Head Resort0 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort and Sugarbush Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort12 cm | |
2. Sugarbush Resort12 cm | |
3. Killington9 cm | |
4. Holiday Valley Resort8 cm | |
5. Mad River Glen8 cm | |
6. Middlebury Snow Bowl8 cm | |
7. Bromley Mountain7 cm | |
8. Sunday River7 cm | |
9. Pico Mountain7 cm | |
10. Loon Mountain7 cm | |
5. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort and Pajarito Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort13 cm | |
2. Pajarito Mountain12 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley6 cm | |
4. Angel Fire Resort6 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe3 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort5 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
7. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
7. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park10 cm | |
2. June Mountain8 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain8 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch6 cm | |
5. Bear Mountain- | |
8. China Peak- | |
9. Dodge Ridge- | |
10. Heavenly- | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Purgatory Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort4 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
3. Ski Cooper3 cm | |
4. Buttermilk3 cm | |
6. Snowmass3 cm | |
7. Aspen Highlands3 cm | |
8. Aspen Mountain3 cm | |
9. Wolf Creek3 cm | |
10. Telluride2 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
2. The Highlands6 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area0 cm | |
7. Afton Alps0 cm | |
8. Mad River0 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain8 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain8 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort and Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort6 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl4 cm | |
12. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch6 cm | |
2. Mt Rose0 cm | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. Kirkwood- | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
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. Snowshoe Mountain1 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |