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 Wachusett Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Thunder Ridge10 cm | |
2. Wachusett Mountain10 cm | |
3. Mount Southington9 cm | |
4. Mountain Creek9 cm | |
5. Catamount Mountain Resort8 cm | |
6. Crotched8 cm | |
7. Mohawk Mountain8 cm | |
8. Ski Butternut8 cm | |
9. Blue Hills Ski Area8 cm | |
10. Blue Mountain Resort8 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 51 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska51 cm | |
2. Pomerelle Mountain Resort2 cm | |
3. Lookout Pass Ski Area1 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
6. 49 Degrees North0 cm | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb0 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort0 cm | |
9. Panorama Mountain Resort0 cm | |
10. Schweitzer0 cm | |
3. 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 Highlands14 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia8 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain8 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. Paoli Peaks1 cm | |
10. Mad River0 cm | |
4. 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 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eldora Mountain Resort8 cm | |
2. Granby Ranch5 cm | |
3. Winter Park5 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
5. Ski Cooper4 cm | |
6. Vail4 cm | |
7. Telluride4 cm | |
8. Buttermilk3 cm | |
10. Snowmass3 cm | |
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 Resort11 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne6 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
6. 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 Resort8 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley6 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort6 cm | |
4. Ski Cloudcroft3 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
6. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
7. Ski Apache1 cm | |
7. 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, Snowbasin Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta2 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort2 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort2 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort2 cm | |
5. Snowbasin Resort2 cm | |
6. Snowbird2 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Sundance2 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
10. Eagle Point Resort1 cm | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain9 cm | |
2. Wintergreen5 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain2 cm | |
4. Beech Mountain- | |
9. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Marmot Basin to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Marmot Basin3 cm | |
3. Mount Norquay1 cm | |
4. Castle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
6. Banff Sunshine Village0 cm | |
7. Lake Louise0 cm | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb0 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort0 cm | |
10. Panorama Mountain Resort0 cm | |
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 Resort1 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- | |