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 58 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb57 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker35 cm | |
3. Brundage Mountain Resort27 cm | |
4. Stevens Pass27 cm | |
5. Revelstoke25 cm | |
6. White Pass22 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort21 cm | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie19 cm | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park18 cm | |
10. Sun Valley Resort17 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 58 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb57 cm | |
2. Revelstoke25 cm | |
3. RED Mountain Resort21 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain16 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain16 cm | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort16 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort15 cm | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort14 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort14 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort13 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 Resort32 cm | |
2. Kirkwood32 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort24 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl24 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch24 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe11 cm | |
7. Heavenly8 cm | |
8. Homewood8 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe8 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0 cm | |
4. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak25 cm | |
2. June Mountain18 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain18 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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. Alta6 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort6 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort6 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort6 cm | |
5. Snowbird6 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort6 cm | |
7. Sundance6 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain3 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort0 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Laurel Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Laurel Mountain10 cm | |
2. Belleayre Mountain5 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain Resort4 cm | |
4. Camelback4 cm | |
5. Jack Frost Big Boulder4 cm | |
6. Berkshire East3 cm | |
7. Loon Mountain3 cm | |
8. Cannon Mountain3 cm | |
9. Waterville Valley3 cm | |
10. Windham Mountain Club2 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat and Winter Park to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat6 cm | |
2. Winter Park5 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
4. Ski Cooper3 cm | |
5. Vail3 cm | |
6. Buttermilk2 cm | |
8. Snowmass2 cm | |
9. Aspen Highlands2 cm | |
10. Aspen Mountain2 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain9 cm | |
2. Seven Oaks Recreation5 cm | |
3. Afton Alps1 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia1 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
6. The Highlands1 cm | |
7. Boyne Mountain1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley- | |
10. Mad River- | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain4 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain3 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone0 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort0 cm | |
7. Mont Tremblant- | |
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- | |