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 Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 46 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain47 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain47 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort47 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort42 cm | |
5. Brundage Mountain Resort32 cm | |
6. Hoodoo30 cm | |
7. Mt. Baker28 cm | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie28 cm | |
9. White Pass27 cm | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb27 cm | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 46 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain47 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain47 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort47 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort42 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb27 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort27 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort21 cm | |
8. Revelstoke17 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort14 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort13 cm | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 46 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort46 cm | |
2. Kirkwood46 cm | |
3. June Mountain29 cm | |
4. Mammoth Mountain29 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort8 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl8 cm | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch8 cm | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park5 cm | |
9. Bear Mountain- | |
10. China Peak- | |
4. 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 46 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort46 cm | |
2. Kirkwood46 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl8 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch8 cm | |
7. Heavenly- | |
8. Homewood- | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
5. 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 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta8 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort8 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort8 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort8 cm | |
5. Snowbird8 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Sundance8 cm | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Brian Head Resort0 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain- | |
6. 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 28 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain29 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain29 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bolton Valley, Titus Mountain, Holiday Valley Resort, Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, Jay Peak Resort, Bromley Mountain, Whiteface Mountain, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Waterville Valley, Killington, Pico Mountain, and Bretton Woods to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort6 cm | |
2. Smugglers' Notch Resort6 cm | |
3. Bolton Valley6 cm | |
4. Titus Mountain6 cm | |
5. Holiday Valley Resort6 cm | |
6. Sugarbush Resort5 cm | |
7. Mad River Glen5 cm | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl5 cm | |
9. Magic Mountain Ski Area5 cm | |
10. Mount Snow5 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wolf Creek14 cm | |
2. Telluride6 cm | |
3. Purgatory Resort6 cm | |
4. Steamboat4 cm | |
5. Buttermilk4 cm | |
7. Snowmass4 cm | |
8. Aspen Highlands4 cm | |
9. Aspen Mountain4 cm | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort2 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
2. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Pajarito Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Pajarito Mountain8 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort6 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley3 cm | |
4. Angel Fire Resort3 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands4 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
7. Wilmot1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
10. Mad River0 cm | |
12. 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 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort3 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |