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. Hoodoo36 cm | |
3. Brundage Mountain Resort35 cm | |
4. Schweitzer30 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain30 cm | |
6. Grouse Mountain30 cm | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort30 cm | |
8. Mt Bachelor30 cm | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park29 cm | |
10. Lookout Pass Ski Area29 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 46 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain46 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain46 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort32 cm | |
4. Kirkwood32 cm | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park29 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort14 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl14 cm | |
8. China Peak14 cm | |
9. Donner Ski Ranch11 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe10 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 Resort19 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. 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 23 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta23 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort23 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort23 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort23 cm | |
5. Snowbird23 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort23 cm | |
7. Sundance23 cm | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
9. Brian Head Resort1 cm | |
10. Eagle Point Resort0 cm | |
5. 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 30 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort32 cm | |
2. Kirkwood32 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort14 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl14 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch11 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe10 cm | |
7. Heavenly3 cm | |
8. Homewood3 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe3 cm | |
10. Mt Rose1 cm | |
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 46 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain46 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain46 cm | |
3. China Peak14 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 to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugarbush Resort9 cm | |
2. Stowe Mountain Resort9 cm | |
3. Sunday River8 cm | |
4. Pico Mountain7 cm | |
5. Sugarloaf7 cm | |
6. Mad River Glen7 cm | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl7 cm | |
8. Loon Mountain6 cm | |
9. Cannon Mountain6 cm | |
10. Waterville Valley6 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Vail, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Sunlight Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Vail8 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek7 cm | |
3. Ski Cooper7 cm | |
4. Sunlight Mountain Resort7 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands6 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain6 cm | |
7. Winter Park6 cm | |
8. Buttermilk5 cm | |
10. Snowmass5 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain9 cm | |
2. Afton Alps8 cm | |
3. The Highlands8 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area7 cm | |
6. Mad River5 cm | |
7. Wilmot3 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
10. Sundown Mountain1 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- | |