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 Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 48 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain48 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain48 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort48 cm | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie34 cm | |
5. White Pass33 cm | |
6. Hoodoo31 cm | |
7. Brundage Mountain Resort29 cm | |
8. Sun Valley Resort28 cm | |
9. Mount Washington Alpine Resort28 cm | |
10. Stevens Pass27 cm | |
2. 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 48 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain48 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain48 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort48 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort28 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb22 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort19 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort18 cm | |
8. Revelstoke17 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort14 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort13 cm | |
3. 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 41 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort40 cm | |
2. Kirkwood40 cm | |
3. June Mountain31 cm | |
4. Mammoth Mountain31 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort31 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl31 cm | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch22 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe13 cm | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park10 cm | |
10. China Peak7 cm | |
4. 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 41 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort40 cm | |
2. Kirkwood40 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort31 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl31 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch22 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe13 cm | |
7. Heavenly3 cm | |
8. Homewood3 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe3 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1 cm | |
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 23 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta22 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort22 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort22 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort22 cm | |
5. Snowbird22 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort22 cm | |
7. Sundance22 cm | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain- | |
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 30 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain31 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain31 cm | |
3. China Peak7 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 Pico Mountain, Crotched, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, and Bromley Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Pico Mountain7 cm | |
2. Crotched7 cm | |
3. Magic Mountain Ski Area7 cm | |
4. Mount Snow7 cm | |
5. Stratton7 cm | |
6. Bromley Mountain7 cm | |
7. Loon Mountain6 cm | |
8. Cannon Mountain6 cm | |
9. Waterville Valley6 cm | |
10. Ascutney Outdoors5 cm | |
8. 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 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort10 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne8 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, and Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Buttermilk6 cm | |
3. Snowmass6 cm | |
4. Steamboat5 cm | |
5. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
6. Ski Cooper4 cm | |
7. Granby Ranch3 cm | |
8. Aspen Highlands2 cm | |
9. Aspen Mountain2 cm | |
10. Monarch Mountain2 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area8 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
3. The Highlands5 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
7. Mad River1 cm | |
8. Afton Alps0 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley5 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort5 cm | |
3. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
4. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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 Mountain0 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 Snowbowl- | |