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 99 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska99 cm | |
3. Revelstoke2 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker2 cm | |
5. Silver Mountain1 cm | |
6. Lookout Pass Ski Area1 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor1 cm | |
8. Big White Ski Resort1 cm | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie1 cm | |
10. Bluewood0 cm | |
2. 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, Monarch Mountain, Powderhorn, and Telluride to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk10 cm | |
2. Crested Butte Mountain Resort10 cm | |
3. Snowmass10 cm | |
4. Aspen Highlands10 cm | |
5. Aspen Mountain10 cm | |
6. Monarch Mountain9 cm | |
7. Powderhorn9 cm | |
8. Telluride9 cm | |
9. Purgatory Resort9 cm | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort8 cm | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Eagle Point Resort, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eagle Point Resort5 cm | |
2. Alta5 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort5 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort5 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort5 cm | |
6. Snowbird5 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort5 cm | |
8. Sundance5 cm | |
9. Brian Head Resort3 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands10 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia8 cm | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area8 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
5. Sundown Mountain2 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
7. Wilmot2 cm | |
8. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
4. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bolton Valley, Jay Peak Resort, Holiday Valley Resort, Titus Mountain, Whiteface Mountain, and Bretton Woods to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort3 cm | |
2. Smugglers' Notch Resort3 cm | |
3. Bolton Valley3 cm | |
4. Jay Peak Resort3 cm | |
5. Holiday Valley Resort3 cm | |
6. Titus Mountain2 cm | |
7. Whiteface Mountain2 cm | |
8. Bretton Woods2 cm | |
9. BigRock Mountain1 cm | |
10. Sugarbush Resort1 cm | |
7. 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 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain2 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain2 cm | |
3. China Peak1 cm | |
4. Heavenly1 cm | |
5. Homewood1 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe1 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Kirkwood0 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort0 cm | |
10. Dodge Ridge0 cm | |
8. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Revelstoke, and Marmot Basin to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Revelstoke2 cm | |
3. Marmot Basin2 cm | |
4. Big White Ski Resort1 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb0 cm | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort0 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Mount Norquay0 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort- | |
9. 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 |
|---|---|
1. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
4. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. 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. Heavenly1 cm | |
2. Homewood1 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe1 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort0 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0 cm | |
6. Kirkwood0 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort0 cm | |
8. Mt Rose0 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
11. 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 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain2 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain2 cm | |
3. China Peak1 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. 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- | |
13. 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |