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 Resort82 cm | |
2. Kirkwood82 cm | |
3. June Mountain60 cm | |
4. Mammoth Mountain60 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort41 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl41 cm | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park39 cm | |
8. China Peak38 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe24 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 Resort82 cm | |
2. Kirkwood82 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort41 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl41 cm | |
5. Palisades Tahoe24 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch23 cm | |
7. Heavenly3 cm | |
8. Homewood3 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe3 cm | |
10. Mt Rose1 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. Hoodoo31 cm | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows27 cm | |
6. Bogus Basin23 cm | |
7. Willamette Pass22 cm | |
8. Mt Bachelor19 cm | |
9. Mt. Baker18 cm | |
10. Crystal Mountain14 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 61 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain60 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain60 cm | |
3. China Peak38 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. 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. Laurel Mountain13 cm | |
3. Loon Mountain13 cm | |
4. Cannon Mountain13 cm | |
5. Waterville Valley13 cm | |
6. Liberty Mountain Resort13 cm | |
7. Whitetail Resort12 cm | |
8. Wildcat Mountain12 cm | |
9. Sugarloaf12 cm | |
10. Pico Mountain12 cm | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain16 cm | |
2. The Highlands14 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia13 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton11 cm | |
5. Sundown Mountain10 cm | |
6. Afton Alps7 cm | |
7. Mad River7 cm | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
10. Wilmot3 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, and Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk14 cm | |
2. Crested Butte Mountain Resort14 cm | |
3. Snowmass14 cm | |
4. Granby Ranch10 cm | |
5. Steamboat9 cm | |
6. Monarch Mountain7 cm | |
7. Beaver Creek5 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper5 cm | |
9. Aspen Highlands3 cm | |
10. Aspen Mountain3 cm | |
8. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, and Fernie Alpine 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. Fernie Alpine Resort9 cm | |
5. Kimberley Alpine Resort8 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. 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 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta8 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort8 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort8 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort8 cm | |
5. Snowbird8 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Sundance8 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain4 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort1 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 Mountain2 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- | |