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 48 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb48 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort42 cm | |
3. White Pass37 cm | |
4. Stevens Pass36 cm | |
5. Mt. Baker26 cm | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie24 cm | |
7. Hoodoo24 cm | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park23 cm | |
9. Willamette Pass23 cm | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort21 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 46 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort46 cm | |
2. Kirkwood46 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort34 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl34 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch34 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe11 cm | |
7. Heavenly8 cm | |
8. Homewood8 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe8 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1 cm | |
3. 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 48 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb48 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort42 cm | |
3. RED Mountain Resort16 cm | |
4. Revelstoke15 cm | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort11 cm | |
6. SilverStar Mountain Resort11 cm | |
7. Cypress Mountain11 cm | |
8. Grouse Mountain11 cm | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort11 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort10 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta13 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort13 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort13 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort13 cm | |
5. Snowbird13 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort13 cm | |
7. Sundance13 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain9 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area8 cm | |
10. Eagle Point Resort3 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat13 cm | |
2. Winter Park10 cm | |
3. Buttermilk9 cm | |
5. Snowmass9 cm | |
6. Aspen Highlands9 cm | |
7. Aspen Mountain9 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek8 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper8 cm | |
10. Vail8 cm | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak, June Mountain, and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak22 cm | |
2. June Mountain22 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain22 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain6 cm | |
2. Cannon Mountain6 cm | |
3. Waterville Valley6 cm | |
4. Gore Mountain3 cm | |
5. Laurel Mountain3 cm | |
6. Sugarbush Resort3 cm | |
7. Mad River Glen3 cm | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl3 cm | |
9. Attitash3 cm | |
10. Cranmore Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps7 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
3. Sundown Mountain4 cm | |
4. Seven Oaks Recreation3 cm | |
5. The Highlands3 cm | |
6. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
7. Mount Bohemia1 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
9. Mad River0 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley- | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, and Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant1 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beech Mountain and Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain2 cm | |
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- | |