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 Stevens Pass and Summit at Snoqualmie to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass22" | |
2. Summit at Snoqualmie22" | |
3. Mt. Baker18" | |
4. White Pass15" | |
6. Schweitzer13" | |
7. Brundage Mountain Resort12" | |
8. Silver Mountain11" | |
9. Hoodoo10" | |
10. Lookout Pass Ski Area9" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
3. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort7" | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
8. Revelstoke5" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort4" | |
10. Cypress Mountain3" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Ski Cooper, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek7" | |
2. Ski Cooper7" | |
3. Vail7" | |
4. Steamboat6" | |
5. Buttermilk5" | |
7. Snowmass5" | |
8. Aspen Highlands5" | |
9. Aspen Mountain5" | |
10. Winter Park4" | |
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 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta4" | |
2. Brighton Resort4" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
5. Snowbird4" | |
7. Sundance4" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
9. Powder Mountain0" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
5. 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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood5" | |
3. June Mountain3" | |
4. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park2" | |
7. Sugar Bowl1" | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
9. Bear Mountain- | |
10. China Peak- | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugarloaf2" | |
3. BigRock Mountain1" | |
5. Whiteface Mountain1" | |
6. Sunday River1" | |
7. Wildcat Mountain1" | |
8. Hidden Valley1" | |
10. Belleayre Mountain1" | |
7. 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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood5" | |
4. Sugar Bowl1" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
7. Heavenly- | |
8. Homewood- | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
2. Boyne Mountain1" | |
3. Alpine Valley1" | |
5. Mad River1" | |
6. Sundown Mountain1" | |
7. Afton Alps1" | |
8. The Highlands1" | |
9. Mount Bohemia1" | |
10. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. 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 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain3" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, and Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
5. Mont Tremblant0" | |
6. Blue Mountain0" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Ober Mountain0" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. 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 |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
13. 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- | |