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 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain18" | |
2. Grouse Mountain18" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort18" | |
5. Brundage Mountain Resort13" | |
6. Hoodoo12" | |
7. Mt. Baker11" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie11" | |
9. White Pass11" | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb10" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain18" | |
2. Grouse Mountain18" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort18" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb10" | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort10" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort8" | |
8. Revelstoke7" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood18" | |
3. June Mountain11" | |
4. Mammoth Mountain11" | |
6. Sugar Bowl3" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park2" | |
9. Bear Mountain- | |
10. China Peak- | |
4. 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 18", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood18" | |
4. Sugar Bowl3" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
7. Heavenly- | |
8. Homewood- | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
5. 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 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta3" | |
2. Brighton Resort3" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
5. Snowbird3" | |
7. Sundance3" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
9. Brian Head Resort0" | |
10. Powder Mountain- | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain11" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain11" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
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 Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bolton Valley, Titus Mountain, Holiday Valley Resort, Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow, Stratton, Jay Peak Resort, Bromley Mountain, Whiteface Mountain, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Waterville Valley, Killington, Pico Mountain, and Bretton Woods to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Bolton Valley2" | |
4. Titus Mountain2" | |
6. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
7. Mad River Glen2" | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl2" | |
10. Mount Snow2" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wolf Creek6" | |
2. Telluride2" | |
3. Purgatory Resort2" | |
4. Steamboat2" | |
5. Buttermilk1" | |
7. Snowmass1" | |
8. Aspen Highlands1" | |
9. Aspen Mountain1" | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort1" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant2" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
7. Blue Mountain1" | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Pajarito Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Pajarito Mountain3" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands2" | |
2. Mount Bohemia1" | |
3. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. Mt Brighton1" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
7. Wilmot0" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
13. 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |