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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 51 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb52 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker35 cm | |
3. Willamette Pass30 cm | |
4. Stevens Pass29 cm | |
5. Revelstoke28 cm | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort27 cm | |
7. White Pass24 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort23 cm | |
9. Cypress Mountain21 cm | |
10. Grouse Mountain21 cm | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 51 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb52 cm | |
2. Revelstoke28 cm | |
3. RED Mountain Resort23 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain21 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain21 cm | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort21 cm | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort21 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort19 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort17 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort17 cm | |
3. 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 43 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort44 cm | |
2. Kirkwood44 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort12 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl12 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch12 cm | |
6. Heavenly4 cm | |
7. Homewood4 cm | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe1 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0 cm | |
4. 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 28 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak28 cm | |
2. June Mountain20 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain20 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 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta7 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort7 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort7 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort7 cm | |
5. Snowbird7 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort7 cm | |
7. Sundance7 cm | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Waterville Valley, Laurel Mountain, Blue Mountain Resort, Camelback, and Jack Frost Big Boulder to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain4 cm | |
2. Cannon Mountain4 cm | |
3. Waterville Valley4 cm | |
4. Laurel Mountain4 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Camelback4 cm | |
7. Jack Frost Big Boulder4 cm | |
8. Sugarloaf3 cm | |
9. Sunday River3 cm | |
10. Wildcat Mountain3 cm | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundown Mountain and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain5 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
4. The Highlands2 cm | |
5. Seven Oaks Recreation2 cm | |
6. Afton Alps2 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley- | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort6 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone0 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort0 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4 cm | |
2. Winter Park2 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
4. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
5. Vail1 cm | |
6. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Loveland Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
9. Breckenridge1 cm | |
10. Keystone1 cm | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beech Mountain and Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain6 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain5 cm | |
3. Wintergreen0 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
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 |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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- | |