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 and Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
2. Stevens Pass12" | |
3. Mt. Baker10" | |
4. Revelstoke9" | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
8. Crystal Mountain6" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Mission Ridge6" | |
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 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
2. Revelstoke9" | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort3" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Laurel Mountain, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Laurel Mountain3" | |
2. Loon Mountain3" | |
3. Cannon Mountain3" | |
4. Waterville Valley3" | |
5. Sugarloaf2" | |
6. BigRock Mountain2" | |
7. Bretton Woods2" | |
8. Sunday River2" | |
9. Wildcat Mountain2" | |
10. Blue Mountain Resort2" | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Le Massif de Charlevoix, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, Mont Tremblant, Mont-Sainte-Anne, and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain2" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
6. Mont Tremblant2" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
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 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta2" | |
2. Brighton Resort2" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
5. Snowbird2" | |
7. Sundance2" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
9. Powder Mountain1" | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundown Mountain, Afton Alps, and Wilmot to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain2" | |
2. Afton Alps2" | |
3. Wilmot2" | |
4. The Highlands1" | |
5. Boyne Mountain1" | |
6. Mount Bohemia1" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
10. Alpine Valley0" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, Vail, and Winter Park to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
2. Beaver Creek1" | |
3. Ski Cooper1" | |
4. Vail1" | |
5. Winter Park1" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
9. Breckenridge0" | |
10. Keystone0" | |
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" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
8. Heavenly- | |
9. Homewood- | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Beech Mountain3" | |
3. Wintergreen0" | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
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- | |