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 30 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb30 cm | |
2. Revelstoke20 cm | |
3. Sun Peaks Resort17 cm | |
4. SilverStar Mountain Resort16 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort13 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort13 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort12 cm | |
9. Mt. Baker9 cm | |
10. Stevens Pass8 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 30 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb30 cm | |
2. Revelstoke20 cm | |
3. Sun Peaks Resort17 cm | |
4. SilverStar Mountain Resort16 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort13 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort13 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort12 cm | |
9. Banff Sunshine Village5 cm | |
10. Panorama Mountain Resort5 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bolton Valley, Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, Bromley Mountain, Mount Sunapee, Ragged Mountain, and Windham Mountain Club to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort7 cm | |
2. Smugglers' Notch Resort7 cm | |
3. Bolton Valley7 cm | |
4. Sugarbush Resort7 cm | |
5. Mad River Glen7 cm | |
6. Middlebury Snow Bowl7 cm | |
7. Magic Mountain Ski Area7 cm | |
8. Mount Snow7 cm | |
9. Stratton7 cm | |
10. Bromley Mountain7 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley, Boston Mills Brandywine, Wilmot, Mt Brighton, Alpine Valley Ski Area, Afton Alps, Mount Bohemia, and Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley6 cm | |
2. Boston Mills Brandywine6 cm | |
3. Wilmot6 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
6. Afton Alps5 cm | |
7. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
8. Sundown Mountain4 cm | |
9. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
10. Mad River2 cm | |
5. 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 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain8 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
6. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain7 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
7. Utah
The Utah 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. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
2. Alta1 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort1 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Snowbird1 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Sundance1 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain- | |
8. 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. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 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. Steamboat0 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek- | |
3. Buttermilk- | |
7. Monarch Mountain- | |
8. Ski Cooper- | |
9. Snowmass- | |
10. 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 |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
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- | |