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 Willamette Pass to receive the most snow, with 56 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Willamette Pass55 cm | |
2. Hoodoo52 cm | |
3. Mt Bachelor46 cm | |
4. Lookout Pass Ski Area37 cm | |
5. Silver Mountain35 cm | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort35 cm | |
7. Bluewood32 cm | |
8. Schweitzer30 cm | |
9. Cypress Mountain30 cm | |
10. Grouse Mountain30 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 56 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain57 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain57 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort49 cm | |
4. Kirkwood49 cm | |
5. China Peak30 cm | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park29 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort11 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl11 cm | |
9. Donner Ski Ranch11 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe11 cm | |
3. 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 30 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain30 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain30 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort30 cm | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort23 cm | |
5. Kimberley Alpine Resort16 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort16 cm | |
7. Castle Mountain Resort14 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort14 cm | |
9. Mount Washington Alpine Resort14 cm | |
10. Revelstoke9 cm | |
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 48 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort49 cm | |
2. Kirkwood49 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort11 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl11 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch11 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe11 cm | |
7. Heavenly5 cm | |
8. Homewood5 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe5 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1 cm | |
5. 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 56 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain57 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain57 cm | |
3. China Peak30 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. 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 18 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta18 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort18 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort18 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort18 cm | |
5. Snowbird18 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort18 cm | |
7. Sundance18 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain4 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
10. Brian Head Resort2 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, Vail, and Sunlight Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek8 cm | |
2. Ski Cooper8 cm | |
3. Vail8 cm | |
4. Sunlight Mountain Resort7 cm | |
5. Buttermilk6 cm | |
7. Snowmass6 cm | |
8. Steamboat6 cm | |
9. Aspen Highlands6 cm | |
10. Aspen Mountain6 cm | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Killington, Pico Mountain, Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Killington7 cm | |
2. Pico Mountain7 cm | |
3. Sugarbush Resort7 cm | |
4. Mad River Glen7 cm | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl7 cm | |
6. Loon Mountain6 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain6 cm | |
8. Waterville Valley6 cm | |
9. Magic Mountain Ski Area6 cm | |
10. Mount Snow6 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia and Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area7 cm | |
3. The Highlands6 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
5. Afton Alps5 cm | |
6. Wilmot3 cm | |
7. Sundown Mountain2 cm | |
8. Mad River2 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort5 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 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- | |