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 and Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb30 cm | |
2. Stevens Pass30 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker26 cm | |
4. Revelstoke23 cm | |
5. Brundage Mountain Resort23 cm | |
6. Mount Washington Alpine Resort19 cm | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort16 cm | |
8. Crystal Mountain16 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort16 cm | |
10. Mission Ridge16 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 30 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb30 cm | |
2. Revelstoke23 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort19 cm | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort16 cm | |
5. RED Mountain Resort16 cm | |
6. SilverStar Mountain Resort16 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort11 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort11 cm | |
9. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort10 cm | |
10. Big White Ski Resort8 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Laurel Mountain, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Laurel Mountain7 cm | |
2. Loon Mountain7 cm | |
3. Cannon Mountain7 cm | |
4. Waterville Valley7 cm | |
5. Sugarloaf6 cm | |
6. BigRock Mountain6 cm | |
7. Bretton Woods6 cm | |
8. Sunday River6 cm | |
9. Wildcat Mountain6 cm | |
10. Blue Mountain Resort5 cm | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Le Massif de Charlevoix, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, Mont Tremblant, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort5 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix5 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
6. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 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 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta4 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort4 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort4 cm | |
5. Snowbird4 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Sundance4 cm | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain2 cm | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundown Mountain, Afton Alps, and Wilmot to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain5 cm | |
2. Afton Alps5 cm | |
3. Wilmot4 cm | |
4. The Highlands4 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
6. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, Vail, and Winter Park to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
3. Ski Cooper3 cm | |
4. Vail3 cm | |
5. Winter Park3 cm | |
6. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Loveland Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
9. Breckenridge1 cm | |
10. Keystone1 cm | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort4 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl4 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch4 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Kirkwood3 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe0 cm | |
8. Heavenly- | |
9. Homewood- | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain8 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain7 cm | |
3. Wintergreen1 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. June Mountain1 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
3. China Peak0 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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- | |