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 Thunder Ridge and Mountain Creek to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Thunder Ridge10 cm | |
2. Mountain Creek9 cm | |
3. Wachusett Mountain8 cm | |
4. Mount Southington8 cm | |
5. Jack Frost Big Boulder7 cm | |
6. Whitetail Resort7 cm | |
7. Berkshire East7 cm | |
8. Loon Mountain7 cm | |
9. Cannon Mountain7 cm | |
10. Waterville Valley7 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 64 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska63 cm | |
3. Pomerelle Mountain Resort2 cm | |
4. Revelstoke1 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb0 cm | |
7. Mt. Baker0 cm | |
8. Cypress Mountain0 cm | |
9. Grouse Mountain0 cm | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort0 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. Beaver Creek6 cm | |
3. Granby Ranch6 cm | |
4. Ski Cooper6 cm | |
5. Winter Park6 cm | |
6. Steamboat5 cm | |
7. Vail5 cm | |
8. Telluride3 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin3 cm | |
10. Breckenridge3 cm | |
4. 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 | |
5. 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 Mountain6 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
8. Mad River1 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Afton Alps- | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundance to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundance4 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort3 cm | |
3. Powder Mountain3 cm | |
4. Alta2 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort2 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort2 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Snowbird2 cm | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 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 Mountain8 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain6 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain3 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. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
7. 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. Revelstoke1 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
5. Banff Sunshine Village1 cm | |
6. Castle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb0 cm | |
8. Cypress Mountain0 cm | |
9. Grouse Mountain0 cm | |
10. Mount Seymour 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- | |