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 Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 64 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort62 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain39 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain39 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort39 cm | |
5. Sun Valley Resort36 cm | |
6. Hoodoo30 cm | |
7. Willamette Pass30 cm | |
8. Stevens Pass26 cm | |
9. Bogus Basin25 cm | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie24 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 53 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort54 cm | |
2. Kirkwood54 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort44 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl44 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch44 cm | |
6. June Mountain40 cm | |
7. Mammoth Mountain40 cm | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park19 cm | |
9. China Peak4 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort1 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 53 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort54 cm | |
2. Kirkwood54 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort44 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl44 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch44 cm | |
6. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort1 cm | |
8. Mt Rose1 cm | |
9. Heavenly- | |
10. Homewood- | |
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 Mountain39 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain39 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort39 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb21 cm | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort18 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort17 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort17 cm | |
8. Mount Washington Alpine Resort17 cm | |
9. Revelstoke14 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks 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 13 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 Area2 cm | |
9. Eagle Point Resort0 cm | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
6. 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 41 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain40 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain40 cm | |
3. China Peak4 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, Middlebury Snow Bowl, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugarbush Resort8 cm | |
2. Mad River Glen8 cm | |
3. Middlebury Snow Bowl8 cm | |
4. Jay Peak Resort7 cm | |
5. Sugarloaf6 cm | |
6. BigRock Mountain6 cm | |
7. Sunday River6 cm | |
8. Wildcat Mountain6 cm | |
9. Loon Mountain6 cm | |
10. Cannon Mountain6 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area, Boyne Mountain, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area8 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
4. The Highlands6 cm | |
5. Afton Alps5 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
10. Mad River1 cm | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Granby Ranch, Winter Park, Steamboat, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Granby Ranch5 cm | |
2. Winter Park5 cm | |
3. Steamboat5 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
5. Ski Cooper4 cm | |
6. Vail4 cm | |
7. Buttermilk4 cm | |
9. Snowmass4 cm | |
10. Aspen Highlands4 cm | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, Blue Mountain, Mont Tremblant, and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone6 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort5 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 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 Mountain1 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- | |