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 and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 32", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood32" | |
3. June Mountain26" | |
4. Mammoth Mountain26" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park15" | |
6. China Peak13" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe9" | |
9. Sugar Bowl9" | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
2. 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 32", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood32" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe9" | |
5. Sugar Bowl9" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
7. Heavenly3" | |
8. Homewood3" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe3" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1" | |
3. 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 20", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort20" | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park15" | |
3. Sun Valley Resort13" | |
4. Hoodoo10" | |
5. Bogus Basin9" | |
6. Willamette Pass9" | |
7. Mt. Baker7" | |
8. Mt Bachelor5" | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows5" | |
10. Timberline Lodge5" | |
4. 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 26", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain26" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain26" | |
3. China Peak13" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta7" | |
2. Brighton Resort7" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort7" | |
5. Snowbird7" | |
7. Sundance7" | |
8. Powder Mountain1" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain6" | |
2. Loon Mountain5" | |
3. Cannon Mountain5" | |
4. Waterville Valley5" | |
5. Whitetail Resort5" | |
6. Sunday River5" | |
7. Wildcat Mountain5" | |
8. BigRock Mountain5" | |
9. Killington5" | |
10. Pico Mountain5" | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain7" | |
2. The Highlands6" | |
3. Mount Bohemia4" | |
4. Mad River3" | |
5. Afton Alps3" | |
6. Mt Brighton2" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
9. Alpine Valley1" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine1" | |
8. 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 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain4" | |
2. Grouse Mountain4" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Calabogie Peaks Resort and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant5" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
6. Blue Mountain3" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Steamboat, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, Vail, Granby Ranch, and Winter Park to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk1" | |
3. Snowmass1" | |
4. Aspen Highlands1" | |
5. Aspen Mountain1" | |
6. Steamboat1" | |
7. Beaver Creek1" | |
8. Ski Cooper1" | |
9. Vail1" | |
10. Granby Ranch1" | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wintergreen to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wintergreen4" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
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- | |