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 11", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
2. Revelstoke9" | |
3. Mt. Baker9" | |
4. Stevens Pass8" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
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. Revelstoke9" | |
4. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort3" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect BigRock Mountain, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Waterville Valley, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, and Pleasant Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. BigRock Mountain2" | |
2. Loon Mountain2" | |
3. Cannon Mountain2" | |
4. Waterville Valley2" | |
6. Pleasant Mountain2" | |
7. Mount Snow1" | |
8. Mount Sunapee1" | |
9. Ragged Mountain1" | |
10. Stratton1" | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Brighton, Wilmot, Sundown Mountain, Alpine Valley Ski Area, and Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Brighton2" | |
2. Wilmot2" | |
3. Sundown Mountain2" | |
5. Afton Alps2" | |
6. Mount Bohemia1" | |
7. Boyne Mountain1" | |
8. Alpine Valley1" | |
10. The Highlands1" | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Stoneham Mountain Resort, and Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. 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 Winter Park, Steamboat, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, Vail, Copper Mountain Resort, and Loveland Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Winter Park1" | |
2. Steamboat1" | |
3. Beaver Creek1" | |
4. Ski Cooper1" | |
5. Vail1" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
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, Alta, Brighton Resort, and Deer Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
2. Alta1" | |
3. Brighton Resort1" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
5. Powder Mountain0" | |
7. Snowbird0" | |
9. Sundance0" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Kirkwood0" | |
4. Sugar Bowl0" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch0" | |
7. Heavenly- | |
8. Homewood- | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. 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 Mountain0" | |
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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth 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- | |