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 28", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort28" | |
2. Hoodoo14" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park13" | |
4. Willamette Pass13" | |
5. Sun Valley Resort11" | |
6. Bogus Basin11" | |
7. Mt. Baker10" | |
8. White Pass8" | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie7" | |
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 21", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood21" | |
3. June Mountain16" | |
4. Mammoth Mountain16" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park13" | |
7. Sugar Bowl7" | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
10. Heavenly1" | |
3. 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 10", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta10" | |
2. Brighton Resort10" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort10" | |
5. Snowbird10" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort10" | |
7. Sundance10" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort0" | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
4. 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 21", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood21" | |
4. Sugar Bowl7" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
7. Heavenly1" | |
8. Homewood1" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Cypress Mountain6" | |
3. Grouse Mountain6" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort3" | |
10. Revelstoke3" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bretton Woods to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bretton Woods4" | |
2. Loon Mountain3" | |
3. Cannon Mountain3" | |
4. Waterville Valley3" | |
5. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
6. Mad River Glen3" | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
8. Burke Mountain3" | |
9. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort3" | |
7. 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 16", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain16" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain16" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain4" | |
2. The Highlands3" | |
3. Mount Bohemia3" | |
4. Afton Alps3" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
6. Mt Brighton2" | |
7. Mad River2" | |
8. Wilmot1" | |
10. Alpine Valley1" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, Vail, Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, and Aspen Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek2" | |
2. Ski Cooper2" | |
3. Vail2" | |
4. Buttermilk2" | |
6. Snowmass2" | |
7. Aspen Highlands2" | |
8. Aspen Mountain2" | |
9. Steamboat1" | |
10. Granby Ranch1" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, Calabogie Peaks Resort, and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain2" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
5. Mont Tremblant2" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
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" | |
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- | |