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 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 56 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska56 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain10 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain10 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort10 cm | |
6. SilverStar Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb7 cm | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort6 cm | |
9. Mt. Baker5 cm | |
10. Pomerelle Mountain Resort3 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Thunder Ridge to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Thunder Ridge12 cm | |
2. BigRock Mountain11 cm | |
3. Jack Frost Big Boulder10 cm | |
4. Loon Mountain10 cm | |
5. Cannon Mountain10 cm | |
6. Waterville Valley10 cm | |
7. Crotched10 cm | |
8. Catamount Mountain Resort10 cm | |
9. Mohawk Mountain10 cm | |
10. Ski Butternut10 cm | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain10 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain10 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort10 cm | |
5. SilverStar Mountain Resort8 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb7 cm | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort6 cm | |
8. Marmot Basin2 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort2 cm | |
10. Big White Ski Resort1 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands15 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia10 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
9. Afton Alps1 cm | |
10. Paoli Peaks1 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eldora Mountain Resort9 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek5 cm | |
3. Ski Cooper5 cm | |
4. Winter Park5 cm | |
5. Vail5 cm | |
6. Granby Ranch4 cm | |
7. Telluride4 cm | |
8. Buttermilk3 cm | |
10. Snowmass3 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Stoneham Mountain Resort, and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain9 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort9 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne6 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix5 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain11 cm | |
2. Wintergreen5 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain5 cm | |
4. Beech Mountain3 cm | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort9 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley4 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort4 cm | |
4. Ski Cloudcroft3 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
6. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
7. Ski Apache1 cm | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort3 cm | |
2. Alta2 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort2 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort2 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Snowbird2 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Sundance2 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
10. Eagle Point Resort1 cm | |
10. 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 |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
11. 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- | |
12. California
The California region includes 20 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- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |
13. 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- | |