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 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. Cypress Mountain2 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain2 cm | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort2 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort2 cm | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb1 cm | |
9. Mt. Baker1 cm | |
10. Revelstoke1 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mountain Creek and Thunder Ridge to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mountain Creek9 cm | |
2. Thunder Ridge9 cm | |
3. Wachusett Mountain9 cm | |
4. Mount Southington8 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain7 cm | |
6. Cannon Mountain7 cm | |
7. Waterville Valley7 cm | |
8. Catamount Mountain Resort7 cm | |
9. Mohawk Mountain7 cm | |
10. Ski Butternut7 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. Vail6 cm | |
6. Winter Park6 cm | |
7. Steamboat5 cm | |
8. Telluride5 cm | |
9. Buttermilk3 cm | |
10. Crested Butte Mountain Resort3 cm | |
4. 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 Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort9 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain8 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant7 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 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. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
9. Mad River1 cm | |
10. Afton Alps- | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort, 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. Snowbasin Resort3 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. 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. Wintergreen3 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain3 cm | |
8. 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 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Marmot Basin3 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain2 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain2 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort2 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort2 cm | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb1 cm | |
8. Revelstoke1 cm | |
9. Banff Sunshine Village1 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain 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 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort7 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley3 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort3 cm | |
4. Ski Cloudcroft3 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
6. Ski Santa Fe- | |
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- | |