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 56 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb56 cm | |
2. Stevens Pass46 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker39 cm | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie36 cm | |
5. Revelstoke35 cm | |
6. Mount Washington Alpine Resort34 cm | |
7. Brundage Mountain Resort33 cm | |
8. White Pass30 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort26 cm | |
10. Crystal Mountain26 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 56 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb56 cm | |
2. Revelstoke35 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort34 cm | |
4. RED Mountain Resort26 cm | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort17 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort16 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort16 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort15 cm | |
9. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort13 cm | |
10. Big White Ski Resort11 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 30 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort31 cm | |
2. Kirkwood31 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort28 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl28 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch28 cm | |
6. Heavenly4 cm | |
7. Homewood4 cm | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe3 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort2 cm | |
4. 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 18 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain18 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain18 cm | |
3. China Peak13 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain Resort, Camelback, and Jack Frost Big Boulder to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain Resort8 cm | |
2. Camelback8 cm | |
3. Jack Frost Big Boulder8 cm | |
4. Laurel Mountain5 cm | |
5. Holiday Valley Resort4 cm | |
6. Belleayre Mountain3 cm | |
7. Loon Mountain3 cm | |
8. Cannon Mountain3 cm | |
9. Waterville Valley3 cm | |
10. Liberty Mountain Resort3 cm | |
6. 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. Alta5 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort5 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort5 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort5 cm | |
5. Snowbird5 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Sundance5 cm | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort0 cm | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain7 cm | |
2. Seven Oaks Recreation4 cm | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
4. Afton Alps3 cm | |
5. Mount Bohemia2 cm | |
6. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
7. The Highlands2 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
7. Mont Tremblant1 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 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. Steamboat5 cm | |
2. Winter Park3 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
4. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
5. Vail1 cm | |
6. Copper Mountain Resort0 cm | |
7. Loveland Ski Area0 cm | |
8. Sunlight Mountain Resort0 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin0 cm | |
10. Breckenridge0 cm | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain8 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain4 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- | |