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 38 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort39 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain29 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain29 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort29 cm | |
5. Mt. Baker27 cm | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort26 cm | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb25 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort22 cm | |
9. Revelstoke21 cm | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie20 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 38 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort39 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain29 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain29 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort29 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb25 cm | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort22 cm | |
7. Revelstoke21 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort18 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort13 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort11 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bolton Valley, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, Bromley Mountain, and Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort10 cm | |
2. Smugglers' Notch Resort10 cm | |
3. Bolton Valley10 cm | |
4. Magic Mountain Ski Area10 cm | |
5. Mount Snow10 cm | |
6. Stratton10 cm | |
7. Bromley Mountain10 cm | |
8. Holiday Valley Resort9 cm | |
9. Killington9 cm | |
10. Pico Mountain9 cm | |
4. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley11 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort11 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort8 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain6 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort5 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
6. 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 Bohemia8 cm | |
2. The Highlands7 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Mad River0 cm | |
9. Afton Alps0 cm | |
10. Wilmot0 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 15 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park14 cm | |
2. June Mountain3 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain3 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Kirkwood1 cm | |
6. 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 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort8 cm | |
2. Telluride3 cm | |
3. Wolf Creek3 cm | |
4. Silverton Mountain1 cm | |
5. Buttermilk0 cm | |
7. Snowmass0 cm | |
8. Aspen Highlands0 cm | |
9. Aspen Mountain0 cm | |
10. Steamboat0 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort2 cm | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
3. Alta1 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort1 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Snowbird1 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Sundance1 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain- | |
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 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain3 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain3 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 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort3 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl2 cm | |
12. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort1 cm | |
2. Kirkwood1 cm | |
5. Heavenly- | |
6. Homewood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
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- | |