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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, June Mountain, and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 58 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort59 cm | |
2. Kirkwood59 cm | |
3. June Mountain58 cm | |
4. Mammoth Mountain58 cm | |
5. China Peak50 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort36 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl36 cm | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch36 cm | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park27 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe21 cm | |
2. 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 48 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain49 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain49 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort49 cm | |
4. Sun Valley Resort41 cm | |
5. Brundage Mountain Resort31 cm | |
6. Hoodoo29 cm | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie27 cm | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park27 cm | |
9. White Pass25 cm | |
10. Mt. Baker25 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 58 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort59 cm | |
2. Kirkwood59 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort36 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl36 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch36 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe21 cm | |
7. Heavenly7 cm | |
8. Homewood7 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe7 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort2 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 48 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain49 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain49 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort49 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb20 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort18 cm | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort16 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort16 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort15 cm | |
9. Revelstoke14 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort11 cm | |
5. 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 58 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain58 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain58 cm | |
3. China Peak50 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect BigRock Mountain, Bousquet Mountain, Jiminy Peak, Berkshire East, Crotched, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, and Bromley Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. BigRock Mountain8 cm | |
2. Bousquet Mountain7 cm | |
3. Jiminy Peak7 cm | |
4. Berkshire East7 cm | |
5. Crotched7 cm | |
6. Magic Mountain Ski Area6 cm | |
7. Mount Snow6 cm | |
8. Stratton6 cm | |
9. Bromley Mountain6 cm | |
10. Windham Mountain Club6 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, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta7 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort7 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort7 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort7 cm | |
5. Snowbird7 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort7 cm | |
7. Sundance7 cm | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
9. Brian Head Resort1 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain0 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area13 cm | |
2. Mt Brighton7 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley Ski Area7 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
5. The Highlands6 cm | |
6. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
7. Afton Alps4 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
10. Wilmot0 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort5 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3 cm | |
2. Buttermilk3 cm | |
4. Snowmass3 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands3 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain3 cm | |
7. Beaver Creek2 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper2 cm | |
9. Vail2 cm | |
10. Granby Ranch1 cm | |
11. 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. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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- | |