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 Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass11" | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
5. Revelstoke7" | |
6. Mt. Baker7" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
9. Mission Ridge6" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
3. Revelstoke7" | |
4. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort3" | |
10. Cypress Mountain3" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Attitash, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Pleasant Mountain, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Attitash4" | |
3. Pleasant Mountain4" | |
4. Loon Mountain4" | |
5. Cannon Mountain4" | |
6. Waterville Valley4" | |
7. Sunday River3" | |
8. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
9. Bretton Woods3" | |
10. Sugarloaf3" | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix, Mont Tremblant, Blue Mountain, and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant2" | |
3. Blue Mountain2" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
8. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundown Mountain, Wilmot, Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, Afton Alps, Mount Bohemia, and Seven Oaks Recreation to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain1" | |
2. Wilmot1" | |
3. Boyne Mountain1" | |
4. The Highlands1" | |
5. Afton Alps1" | |
6. Mount Bohemia1" | |
8. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
10. Alpine Valley0" | |
6. 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 Creek1" | |
4. Ski Cooper1" | |
5. Vail1" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
9. Breckenridge0" | |
10. Keystone0" | |
7. 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 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl1" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
5. Kirkwood1" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
8. Heavenly- | |
9. Homewood- | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
2. Powder Mountain1" | |
3. Alta0" | |
4. Brighton Resort0" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
7. Snowbird0" | |
9. Sundance0" | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
9. 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 Mountain0" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. 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" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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- | |