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.
ECMWF
GFS
JMA
ICON
GEM1. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 74 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort74 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl74 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch74 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort29 cm | |
5. Kirkwood29 cm | |
6. June Mountain28 cm | |
7. Mammoth Mountain28 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe15 cm | |
9. China Peak8 cm | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park8 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 74 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort74 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl74 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch74 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort29 cm | |
5. Kirkwood29 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe15 cm | |
7. Heavenly3 cm | |
8. Homewood3 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe3 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1 cm | |
3. 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 38 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain38 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain38 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort38 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker32 cm | |
5. Hoodoo29 cm | |
6. Mount Washington Alpine Resort27 cm | |
7. Brundage Mountain Resort25 cm | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie25 cm | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb25 cm | |
10. Sun Valley Resort21 cm | |
4. 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 38 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain38 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain38 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort38 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort27 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb25 cm | |
6. Revelstoke16 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort16 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort15 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort14 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort11 cm | |
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 15 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta14 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort14 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort14 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort14 cm | |
5. Snowbird14 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort14 cm | |
7. Sundance14 cm | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area13 cm | |
9. Eagle Point Resort0 cm | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wachusett Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wachusett Mountain9 cm | |
2. Bousquet Mountain8 cm | |
3. Jiminy Peak8 cm | |
4. Berkshire East8 cm | |
5. Magic Mountain Ski Area6 cm | |
6. Mount Snow6 cm | |
7. Stratton6 cm | |
8. Bromley Mountain6 cm | |
9. BigRock Mountain6 cm | |
10. Windham Mountain Club6 cm | |
7. 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 Mountain28 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain28 cm | |
3. China Peak8 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. 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 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort8 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort5 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Aspen Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk4 cm | |
3. Snowmass4 cm | |
4. Aspen Highlands4 cm | |
5. Aspen Mountain4 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
7. Ski Cooper4 cm | |
8. Steamboat4 cm | |
9. Vail4 cm | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area8 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
3. The Highlands5 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
7. Afton Alps3 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
10. Wilmot0 cm | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley5 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort5 cm | |
3. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
4. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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. Wintergreen0 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober 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- | |