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 Mountain49 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain49 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort49 cm | |
4. Sun Valley Resort41 cm | |
5. Hoodoo32 cm | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort31 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor28 cm | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie27 cm | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park27 cm | |
10. White Pass25 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 Mountain49 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain49 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort49 cm | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort23 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb20 cm | |
6. Mount Washington Alpine Resort18 cm | |
7. Revelstoke16 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort16 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort15 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort11 cm | |
3. 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 43 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain44 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain44 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort38 cm | |
4. Kirkwood38 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch36 cm | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park27 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort5 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl5 cm | |
9. Bear Mountain- | |
10. China Peak- | |
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 38 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort38 cm | |
2. Kirkwood38 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch36 cm | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort5 cm | |
5. Sugar Bowl5 cm | |
6. Mt Rose2 cm | |
8. Heavenly- | |
9. Homewood- | |
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 13 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta12 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort12 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort12 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort12 cm | |
5. Snowbird12 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort12 cm | |
7. Sundance12 cm | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area5 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 43 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain44 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain44 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
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 Mount Sunapee, Ragged Mountain, Jiminy Peak, Berkshire East, BigRock Mountain, Killington, and Bromley Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Sunapee8 cm | |
2. Ragged Mountain8 cm | |
3. Jiminy Peak7 cm | |
4. Berkshire East7 cm | |
5. BigRock Mountain7 cm | |
6. Killington6 cm | |
7. Bromley Mountain6 cm | |
8. Crotched6 cm | |
9. Okemo Mountain Resort6 cm | |
10. Attitash6 cm | |
8. 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 13 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area13 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley Ski Area7 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
5. The Highlands4 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
7. Afton Alps3 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
10. Mad River1 cm | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Granby Ranch, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, and Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Granby Ranch4 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
3. Ski Cooper4 cm | |
4. Buttermilk4 cm | |
6. Snowmass4 cm | |
7. Aspen Highlands3 cm | |
8. Aspen Mountain3 cm | |
9. Steamboat2 cm | |
10. Vail2 cm | |
10. 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 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort5 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
11. 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- | |
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- | |