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 20", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb20" | |
2. Mt. Baker14" | |
3. Willamette Pass12" | |
4. Stevens Pass11" | |
5. Revelstoke11" | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort11" | |
7. White Pass10" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort9" | |
9. Cypress Mountain8" | |
10. Grouse Mountain8" | |
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 20", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb20" | |
2. Revelstoke11" | |
3. RED Mountain Resort9" | |
4. Cypress Mountain8" | |
5. Grouse Mountain8" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort8" | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort8" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort7" | |
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 17", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood17" | |
4. Sugar Bowl5" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
6. Heavenly1" | |
7. Homewood1" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0" | |
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 11", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak11" | |
2. June Mountain8" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain8" | |
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 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta3" | |
2. Brighton Resort3" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
5. Snowbird3" | |
7. Sundance3" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
9. Powder Mountain0" | |
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 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain2" | |
2. Cannon Mountain2" | |
3. Waterville Valley2" | |
4. Laurel Mountain2" | |
5. Blue Mountain Resort2" | |
6. Camelback2" | |
8. Sugarloaf1" | |
9. Sunday River1" | |
10. Wildcat Mountain1" | |
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 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain2" | |
2. Mount Bohemia2" | |
3. Boyne Mountain1" | |
4. The Highlands1" | |
6. Afton Alps1" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
8. Mt Brighton0" | |
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 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
4. Mont Tremblant1" | |
5. Blue Mountain0" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2" | |
2. Winter Park1" | |
3. Beaver Creek0" | |
4. Ski Cooper0" | |
5. Vail0" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
9. Breckenridge0" | |
10. Keystone0" | |
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 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain2" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
3. Wintergreen0" | |
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- | |