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 81 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort80 cm | |
2. Kirkwood80 cm | |
3. June Mountain65 cm | |
4. Mammoth Mountain65 cm | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park39 cm | |
6. China Peak32 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe23 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort23 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl23 cm | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch23 cm | |
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 81 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort80 cm | |
2. Kirkwood80 cm | |
3. Palisades Tahoe23 cm | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort23 cm | |
5. Sugar Bowl23 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch23 cm | |
7. Heavenly8 cm | |
8. Homewood8 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe8 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1 cm | |
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 51 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort51 cm | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park39 cm | |
3. Sun Valley Resort34 cm | |
4. Hoodoo26 cm | |
5. Bogus Basin23 cm | |
6. Willamette Pass22 cm | |
7. Mt. Baker18 cm | |
8. Mt Bachelor14 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows14 cm | |
10. Timberline Lodge14 cm | |
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 66 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain65 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain65 cm | |
3. China Peak32 cm | |
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 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 Mountain3 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort1 cm | |
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 15 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain15 cm | |
2. Loon Mountain13 cm | |
3. Cannon Mountain13 cm | |
4. Waterville Valley13 cm | |
5. Whitetail Resort12 cm | |
6. Sunday River12 cm | |
7. Wildcat Mountain12 cm | |
8. BigRock Mountain12 cm | |
9. Killington12 cm | |
10. Pico Mountain12 cm | |
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 18 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain17 cm | |
2. The Highlands16 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia9 cm | |
4. Mad River8 cm | |
5. Afton Alps7 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
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 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain11 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain11 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort11 cm | |
4. Kimberley Alpine Resort8 cm | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort6 cm | |
7. Castle Mountain Resort6 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort6 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort5 cm | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb4 cm | |
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 13 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Calabogie Peaks Resort14 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant12 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone9 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort9 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort8 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne6 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk3 cm | |
3. Snowmass3 cm | |
4. Aspen Highlands3 cm | |
5. Aspen Mountain3 cm | |
6. Steamboat2 cm | |
7. Beaver Creek2 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper2 cm | |
9. Vail2 cm | |
10. Granby Ranch2 cm | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wintergreen to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wintergreen9 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
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- | |