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 43 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb42 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker27 cm | |
3. Stevens Pass25 cm | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort25 cm | |
5. Revelstoke24 cm | |
6. SilverStar Mountain Resort22 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort18 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort18 cm | |
9. Mission Ridge13 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort12 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 43 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb42 cm | |
2. Sun Peaks Resort25 cm | |
3. Revelstoke24 cm | |
4. SilverStar Mountain Resort22 cm | |
5. RED Mountain Resort18 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort18 cm | |
7. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort12 cm | |
8. Mount Washington Alpine Resort12 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort10 cm | |
10. Big White Ski Resort7 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, Bromley Mountain, Holiday Valley Resort, Mount Sunapee, Okemo Mountain Resort, Ragged Mountain, Ascutney Outdoors, Bretton Woods, Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bolton Valley, Burke Mountain, Sugarloaf, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugarbush Resort5 cm | |
2. Mad River Glen5 cm | |
3. Middlebury Snow Bowl5 cm | |
4. Magic Mountain Ski Area5 cm | |
5. Mount Snow5 cm | |
6. Stratton5 cm | |
7. Bromley Mountain5 cm | |
8. Holiday Valley Resort4 cm | |
9. Mount Sunapee4 cm | |
10. Okemo Mountain Resort4 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wilmot to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wilmot7 cm | |
2. Afton Alps5 cm | |
3. Sundown Mountain5 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
9. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
10. Mad River1 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat and Winter Park to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat5 cm | |
2. Winter Park5 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 | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
2. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
4. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
7. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 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. Snowbasin Resort0 cm | |
8. 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 Mountain4 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen0 cm | |
9. 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. Bear Valley Mountain Resort0 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort0 cm | |
3. Kirkwood0 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl0 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch0 cm | |
7. Heavenly- | |
8. Homewood- | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
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- | |