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 61 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska62 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker9 cm | |
3. Sun Peaks Resort8 cm | |
4. SilverStar Mountain Resort8 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain8 cm | |
6. Grouse Mountain8 cm | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort8 cm | |
8. Big White Ski Resort8 cm | |
9. Silver Mountain7 cm | |
10. Revelstoke6 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mountain Creek to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mountain Creek10 cm | |
2. Blue Hills Ski Area8 cm | |
3. Catamount Mountain Resort7 cm | |
4. Mohawk Mountain7 cm | |
5. Ski Butternut7 cm | |
6. Thunder Ridge7 cm | |
7. Wachusett Mountain7 cm | |
8. Hunter Mountain7 cm | |
9. Berkshire East7 cm | |
10. Blue Mountain Resort6 cm | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sun Peaks Resort, SilverStar Mountain Resort, Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, Big White Ski Resort, and Revelstoke to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sun Peaks Resort8 cm | |
2. SilverStar Mountain Resort8 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain8 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain8 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort8 cm | |
6. Big White Ski Resort8 cm | |
7. Revelstoke6 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort4 cm | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb4 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort3 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands14 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
8. Afton Alps0 cm | |
9. Paoli Peaks0 cm | |
10. Mad River- | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Granby Ranch, Ski Cooper, Vail, Winter Park, Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Steamboat, Eldora Mountain Resort, and Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
2. Granby Ranch3 cm | |
3. Ski Cooper3 cm | |
4. Vail3 cm | |
5. Winter Park3 cm | |
6. Buttermilk2 cm | |
8. Snowmass2 cm | |
9. Aspen Highlands2 cm | |
10. Aspen Mountain2 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
6. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
7. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Taos Ski Valley, and Angel Fire 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 Valley5 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort5 cm | |
4. Ski Cloudcroft3 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache1 cm | |
7. Pajarito Mountain1 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 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain8 cm | |
2. Wintergreen5 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain2 cm | |
4. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
9. Utah
The Utah 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 |
|---|---|
1. Eagle Point Resort1 cm | |
2. Alta- | |
4. Brighton Resort- | |
8. Powder Mountain- | |
9. Snowbasin Resort- | |
10. Snowbird- | |
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- | |