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 43 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska43 cm | |
2. Revelstoke3 cm | |
3. Bluewood2 cm | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie2 cm | |
5. White Pass2 cm | |
7. Mt. Baker2 cm | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort1 cm | |
9. Lookout Pass Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Crystal Mountain1 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 Tremblant9 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne7 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort5 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley, Boston Mills Brandywine, The Highlands, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley8 cm | |
2. Boston Mills Brandywine8 cm | |
3. The Highlands8 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
8. Mad River1 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Afton Alps0 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort, Hidden Valley, and Seven Springs Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort6 cm | |
2. Hidden Valley5 cm | |
4. Laurel Mountain4 cm | |
5. Stowe Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Smugglers' Notch Resort4 cm | |
7. Bolton Valley4 cm | |
8. Titus Mountain3 cm | |
9. Magic Mountain Ski Area2 cm | |
10. Mount Snow2 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eldora Mountain Resort7 cm | |
2. Granby Ranch5 cm | |
3. Winter Park5 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
5. Ski Cooper3 cm | |
6. Vail3 cm | |
7. Steamboat3 cm | |
8. Buttermilk2 cm | |
10. Snowmass2 cm | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Marmot Basin, Revelstoke, Banff Sunshine Village, and Kicking Horse Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Marmot Basin3 cm | |
2. Revelstoke3 cm | |
3. Banff Sunshine Village2 cm | |
5. Lake Louise1 cm | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort1 cm | |
7. Castle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine 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 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain7 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain3 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
4. Wintergreen1 cm | |
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. Alta1 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort1 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
7. Snowbird1 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Sundance1 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort0 cm | |
9. 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. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort0 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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- | |