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 Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass29 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb24 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort23 cm | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort19 cm | |
5. Revelstoke18 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker18 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort17 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort15 cm | |
9. Mission Ridge14 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort14 cm | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb24 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort23 cm | |
3. Revelstoke18 cm | |
4. RED Mountain Resort17 cm | |
5. SilverStar Mountain Resort15 cm | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort14 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort12 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort9 cm | |
9. Big White Ski Resort8 cm | |
10. Cypress Mountain7 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Attitash, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Pleasant Mountain, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Attitash11 cm | |
2. Cranmore Mountain Resort11 cm | |
3. Pleasant Mountain11 cm | |
4. Loon Mountain11 cm | |
5. Cannon Mountain11 cm | |
6. Waterville Valley11 cm | |
7. Sunday River7 cm | |
8. Wildcat Mountain7 cm | |
9. Bretton Woods7 cm | |
10. Sugarloaf7 cm | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix, Mont Tremblant, Blue Mountain, and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Le Massif de Charlevoix5 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
4. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
7. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
8. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundown Mountain, Wilmot, Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, Afton Alps, Mount Bohemia, and Seven Oaks Recreation to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain4 cm | |
2. Wilmot3 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
4. The Highlands3 cm | |
5. Afton Alps3 cm | |
6. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
7. Seven Oaks Recreation2 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4 cm | |
2. Winter Park3 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
4. Ski Cooper3 cm | |
5. Vail3 cm | |
6. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Loveland Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
9. Breckenridge1 cm | |
10. Keystone1 cm | |
7. 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 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort4 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl4 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch4 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort2 cm | |
5. Kirkwood2 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe0 cm | |
8. Heavenly- | |
9. Homewood- | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain2 cm | |
3. Alta1 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort1 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Snowbird1 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Sundance1 cm | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
9. 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 Mountain1 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
3. China Peak0 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. 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 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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- | |