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 Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker32 cm | |
2. Stevens Pass30 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb29 cm | |
4. Revelstoke20 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort19 cm | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort18 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort16 cm | |
8. Mission Ridge16 cm | |
9. Bogus Basin16 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort16 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 28 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb29 cm | |
2. Revelstoke20 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort19 cm | |
4. RED Mountain Resort16 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort16 cm | |
6. SilverStar Mountain Resort15 cm | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort15 cm | |
8. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort10 cm | |
9. Big White Ski Resort9 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort8 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Belleayre Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Belleayre Mountain10 cm | |
2. Okemo Mountain Resort7 cm | |
3. Ascutney Outdoors7 cm | |
4. Loon Mountain7 cm | |
5. Cannon Mountain7 cm | |
6. Waterville Valley7 cm | |
7. Killington6 cm | |
8. Pico Mountain6 cm | |
9. Windham Mountain Club6 cm | |
10. Sugarbush Resort6 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundown Mountain, Wilmot, and Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain6 cm | |
2. Wilmot5 cm | |
3. Afton Alps4 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
9. The Highlands1 cm | |
10. Boyne Mountain1 cm | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
6. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Winter Park, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3 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. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, Powder Mountain, 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. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 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- | |
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 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort2 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl2 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch2 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort2 cm | |
5. Kirkwood2 cm | |
7. Heavenly- | |
8. Homewood- | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
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. June Mountain1 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
3. China Peak0 cm | |
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- | |