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. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mountain Creek, Hidden Valley, Thunder Ridge, and Roundtop Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mountain Creek10 cm | |
2. Hidden Valley10 cm | |
3. Thunder Ridge9 cm | |
4. Roundtop Mountain Resort9 cm | |
5. Catamount Mountain Resort8 cm | |
6. Mohawk Mountain8 cm | |
7. Mount Southington8 cm | |
8. Ski Butternut8 cm | |
9. Crotched8 cm | |
10. Whitetail Resort8 cm | |
2. 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 33 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska34 cm | |
2. Summit at Snoqualmie4 cm | |
3. Revelstoke3 cm | |
4. Pomerelle Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort2 cm | |
6. White Pass2 cm | |
8. Mt. Baker2 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
10. Stevens Pass1 cm | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands13 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia9 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley6 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine6 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
9. Mad River1 cm | |
10. Paoli Peaks1 cm | |
4. 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 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eldora Mountain Resort11 cm | |
2. Granby Ranch5 cm | |
3. Winter Park5 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek5 cm | |
5. Ski Cooper5 cm | |
6. Vail5 cm | |
7. Telluride4 cm | |
8. Steamboat4 cm | |
9. Silverton Mountain3 cm | |
10. Buttermilk2 cm | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Blue Mountain, and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort8 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain8 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne7 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix5 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
7. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
8. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Revelstoke, Marmot Basin, Banff Sunshine Village, Sun Peaks Resort, Castle Mountain Resort, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, and Lake Louise to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke3 cm | |
2. Marmot Basin3 cm | |
3. Banff Sunshine Village3 cm | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort2 cm | |
5. Castle Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. Lake Louise2 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort1 cm | |
10. Mount Norquay1 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 15 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain15 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
4. Wintergreen0 cm | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, Powder Mountain, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain3 cm | |
3. Alta2 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort2 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort2 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. Snowbird2 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort2 cm | |
9. Sundance2 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort1 cm | |
9. 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 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort11 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort3 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
10. 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. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
11. 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- | |
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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
13. 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- | |