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 38 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska37 cm | |
2. Bluewood13 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker6 cm | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort5 cm | |
5. Bogus Basin5 cm | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Silver Mountain4 cm | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie4 cm | |
9. Revelstoke4 cm | |
10. Lookout Pass Ski Area4 cm | |
2. 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 Highlands15 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area7 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
10. Mad River1 cm | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Granby Ranch and Winter Park to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Granby Ranch6 cm | |
2. Winter Park6 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
4. Ski Cooper4 cm | |
5. Vail4 cm | |
6. Steamboat3 cm | |
7. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
10. Breckenridge2 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort and BigRock Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort6 cm | |
2. BigRock Mountain4 cm | |
3. Yawgoo Valley4 cm | |
4. Blue Hills Ski Area3 cm | |
5. Stowe Mountain Resort3 cm | |
6. Smugglers' Notch Resort3 cm | |
7. Bolton Valley3 cm | |
8. Sugarbush Resort2 cm | |
9. Mad River Glen2 cm | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl2 cm | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sun Peaks Resort and Marmot Basin to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sun Peaks Resort5 cm | |
2. Marmot Basin4 cm | |
3. Revelstoke4 cm | |
4. Big White Ski Resort3 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb3 cm | |
6. SilverStar Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Cypress Mountain2 cm | |
9. Grouse Mountain2 cm | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort2 cm | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain5 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort3 cm | |
4. Alta2 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort2 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort2 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Snowbird2 cm | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Sundance2 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer 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 Valley3 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort3 cm | |
4. Ski Cloudcroft3 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
9. 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 |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0 cm | |
2. Northstar California Resort0 cm | |
3. Mt Rose0 cm | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort0 cm | |
5. Sugar Bowl0 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch0 cm | |
7. Heavenly0 cm | |
8. Homewood0 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe0 cm | |
10. Bear Valley Mountain Resort0 cm | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
11. 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. Northstar California Resort0 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort0 cm | |
3. Sugar Bowl0 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch0 cm | |
5. Heavenly0 cm | |
6. Homewood0 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe0 cm | |
8. Bear Valley Mountain Resort0 cm | |
9. Kirkwood0 cm | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park0 cm | |
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. 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- | |