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 Blue Hills Ski Area, Mount Southington, and Thunder Ridge to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Hills Ski Area11 cm | |
2. Mount Southington11 cm | |
3. Thunder Ridge10 cm | |
4. Wachusett Mountain8 cm | |
5. Holiday Valley Resort8 cm | |
6. Mountain Creek8 cm | |
7. Jack Frost Big Boulder7 cm | |
8. Whitetail Resort7 cm | |
9. Blue Mountain Resort7 cm | |
10. Camelback7 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 56 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska56 cm | |
3. Pomerelle Mountain Resort3 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb0 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker0 cm | |
7. Cypress Mountain0 cm | |
8. Grouse Mountain0 cm | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort0 cm | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie0 cm | |
3. 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. Steamboat7 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek7 cm | |
4. Ski Cooper7 cm | |
5. Granby Ranch7 cm | |
6. Winter Park6 cm | |
7. Vail5 cm | |
8. Buttermilk4 cm | |
10. Snowmass4 cm | |
4. 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 Highlands12 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia9 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Mad River1 cm | |
10. Afton Alps- | |
5. 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 Resort9 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain8 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne7 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
7. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
6. 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 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta4 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort4 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort4 cm | |
5. Snowbird4 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Sundance4 cm | |
8. Snowbasin Resort3 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain2 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain12 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain11 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain8 cm | |
4. Wintergreen3 cm | |
8. 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 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort5 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley3 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort3 cm | |
4. Ski Cloudcroft3 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
9. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort and Marmot Basin to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Marmot Basin2 cm | |
3. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
4. Castle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb0 cm | |
6. Cypress Mountain0 cm | |
7. Grouse Mountain0 cm | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort0 cm | |
9. Banff Sunshine Village0 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort0 cm | |
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- | |