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 Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker13" | |
2. Stevens Pass12" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
4. Revelstoke8" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
8. Mission Ridge6" | |
9. Bogus Basin6" | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort6" | |
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 11", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
2. Revelstoke8" | |
4. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort4" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Belleayre Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Belleayre Mountain4" | |
3. Ascutney Outdoors3" | |
4. Loon Mountain3" | |
5. Cannon Mountain3" | |
6. Waterville Valley3" | |
7. Killington3" | |
8. Pico Mountain3" | |
10. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundown Mountain, Wilmot, and Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain2" | |
2. Wilmot2" | |
3. Afton Alps2" | |
4. Mount Bohemia1" | |
5. Alpine Valley1" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
9. The Highlands0" | |
10. Boyne Mountain0" | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Blue Mountain2" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
6. Mont Tremblant1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Winter Park, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
2. Winter Park1" | |
3. Beaver Creek1" | |
4. Ski Cooper1" | |
5. Vail1" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
9. Breckenridge0" | |
10. Keystone0" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, Powder Mountain, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
2. Powder Mountain1" | |
3. Alta1" | |
4. Brighton Resort1" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
7. Snowbird1" | |
9. Sundance1" | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
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 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl1" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
5. Kirkwood1" | |
7. Heavenly- | |
8. Homewood- | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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 Mountain0" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
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- | |