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 66 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska66 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. Revelstoke6 cm | |
10. Bluewood4 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mountain Creek, Thunder Ridge, Holiday Valley Resort, Wachusett Mountain, Catamount Mountain Resort, Mohawk Mountain, Ski Butternut, Hunter Mountain, and Berkshire East to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mountain Creek8 cm | |
2. Thunder Ridge7 cm | |
3. Holiday Valley Resort7 cm | |
4. Wachusett Mountain7 cm | |
5. Catamount Mountain Resort7 cm | |
6. Mohawk Mountain7 cm | |
7. Ski Butternut7 cm | |
8. Hunter Mountain7 cm | |
9. Berkshire East7 cm | |
10. Jack Frost Big Boulder6 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, and Big White Ski Resort 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 18 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands17 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia9 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
7. Afton Alps0 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Granby Ranch, Vail, Winter Park, Steamboat, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Eldora Mountain Resort, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Granby Ranch3 cm | |
2. Vail3 cm | |
3. Winter Park3 cm | |
4. Steamboat3 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands2 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain2 cm | |
7. Eldora Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek2 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper2 cm | |
10. Wolf Creek2 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 Mountain0 cm | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Wintergreen to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain6 cm | |
2. Wintergreen5 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain3 cm | |
4. Beech Mountain2 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. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
2. Eagle Point Resort1 cm | |
3. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
4. Snowbasin Resort0 cm | |
5. Alta- | |
7. Brighton 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- | |