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 117 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska117 cm | |
2. Revelstoke2 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker2 cm | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort2 cm | |
5. Sun Valley Resort2 cm | |
7. Big White Ski Resort1 cm | |
8. Lookout Pass Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Silver Mountain1 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort1 cm | |
2. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant10 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort10 cm | |
3. Calabogie Peaks Resort7 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort7 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne6 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
3. 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, Sundance, and Brian Head Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta5 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort5 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort5 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort5 cm | |
5. Snowbird5 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Sundance5 cm | |
8. Brian Head Resort5 cm | |
9. Eagle Point Resort1 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bolton Valley, and Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort5 cm | |
2. Stowe Mountain Resort5 cm | |
3. Smugglers' Notch Resort5 cm | |
4. Bolton Valley5 cm | |
5. Titus Mountain4 cm | |
6. Holiday Valley Resort4 cm | |
7. Whiteface Mountain4 cm | |
8. BigRock Mountain2 cm | |
9. Burke Mountain2 cm | |
10. Bretton Woods2 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat7 cm | |
2. Granby Ranch5 cm | |
3. Winter Park5 cm | |
4. Powderhorn4 cm | |
5. Telluride3 cm | |
6. Eldora Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper3 cm | |
9. Vail3 cm | |
10. Buttermilk2 cm | |
6. 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. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia8 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Wilmot1 cm | |
10. Afton Alps0 cm | |
7. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak5 cm | |
2. Northstar California Resort4 cm | |
3. Heavenly3 cm | |
4. Homewood3 cm | |
5. June Mountain3 cm | |
6. Mammoth Mountain3 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe3 cm | |
8. Dodge Ridge3 cm | |
9. Boreal Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl2 cm | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Northstar California Resort, Mt Rose, Heavenly, Homewood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort4 cm | |
2. Northstar California Resort4 cm | |
3. Mt Rose4 cm | |
4. Heavenly3 cm | |
5. Homewood3 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe3 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl2 cm | |
9. Donner Ski Ranch2 cm | |
10. Bear Valley Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak5 cm | |
2. June Mountain3 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain3 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Revelstoke and Sun Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke2 cm | |
2. Sun Peaks Resort2 cm | |
4. Big White Ski Resort1 cm | |
5. SilverStar Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Marmot Basin1 cm | |
9. Lake Louise- | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb- | |
11. 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. Ski Cloudcroft1 cm | |
2. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley- | |
6. Ski Santa Fe- | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
12. 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- | |
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 Snowbowl0 cm | |