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 28 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb28 cm | |
2. Revelstoke24 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker22 cm | |
4. Stevens Pass21 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort17 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort17 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort15 cm | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort14 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort13 cm | |
10. Mission Ridge11 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 Blackcomb28 cm | |
2. Revelstoke24 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort17 cm | |
4. RED Mountain Resort17 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort15 cm | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort14 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort13 cm | |
8. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort11 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort9 cm | |
10. Big White Ski Resort7 cm | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Mt Brighton, Wilmot, Sundown Mountain, Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, Alpine Valley Ski Area, Alpine Valley, and Boston Mills Brandywine to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
2. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
3. Wilmot5 cm | |
4. Sundown Mountain5 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
6. The Highlands4 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
10. Afton Alps3 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect BigRock Mountain, Holiday Valley Resort, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Waterville Valley, Hidden Valley, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Attitash, Cranmore Mountain Resort, and Pleasant Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. BigRock Mountain5 cm | |
2. Holiday Valley Resort5 cm | |
3. Loon Mountain4 cm | |
4. Cannon Mountain4 cm | |
5. Waterville Valley4 cm | |
6. Hidden Valley4 cm | |
8. Attitash4 cm | |
9. Cranmore Mountain Resort4 cm | |
10. Pleasant Mountain4 cm | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Stoneham Mountain Resort, and Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
6. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Winter Park, Steamboat, Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Winter Park4 cm | |
2. Steamboat4 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 to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain1 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. Snowbasin Resort0 cm | |
8. 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 |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort0 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl0 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch0 cm | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. Kirkwood- | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. 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 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth 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- | |