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 Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 51 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska51 cm | |
2. Brundage Mountain Resort13 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker10 cm | |
4. Stevens Pass10 cm | |
5. Silver Mountain9 cm | |
6. Magic Mountain Resort9 cm | |
7. Lookout Pass Ski Area7 cm | |
8. Bogus Basin7 cm | |
9. Schweitzer7 cm | |
10. Big White Ski Resort6 cm | |
2. 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. Cherry Peak Ski Area10 cm | |
9. Eagle Point Resort9 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain6 cm | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Powderhorn, Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, and Silverton Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11 cm | |
2. Powderhorn10 cm | |
3. Buttermilk10 cm | |
4. Crested Butte Mountain Resort10 cm | |
5. Snowmass10 cm | |
6. Aspen Highlands10 cm | |
7. Aspen Mountain10 cm | |
8. Silverton Mountain10 cm | |
9. Telluride9 cm | |
10. Granby Ranch8 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snow Creek to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Creek25 cm | |
2. Paoli Peaks19 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley15 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area5 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley5 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine5 cm | |
7. The Highlands4 cm | |
8. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
9. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
10. Mad River1 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, and Bolton Valley 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. Hidden Valley6 cm | |
6. Titus Mountain5 cm | |
7. Jay Peak Resort5 cm | |
8. Holiday Valley Resort5 cm | |
9. Laurel Mountain4 cm | |
10. Whiteface Mountain4 cm | |
6. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wintergreen to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wintergreen23 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain21 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain7 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Big White Ski Resort, Whistler Blackcomb, RED Mountain Resort, and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Big White Ski Resort6 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb6 cm | |
3. RED Mountain Resort6 cm | |
5. Castle Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort4 cm | |
7. Revelstoke4 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort4 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort3 cm | |
10. Cypress Mountain3 cm | |
8. 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 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain10 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort and Ski Cloudcroft to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort6 cm | |
2. Ski Cloudcroft4 cm | |
3. Pajarito Mountain3 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
5. Ski Apache1 cm | |
6. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
7. Angel Fire Resort0 cm | |
10. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl11 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort2 cm | |
11. California
The California region includes 20 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. Mt Shasta Ski Park1 cm | |
2. Palisades Tahoe1 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort1 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl1 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch1 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort0 cm | |
7. Heavenly0 cm | |
8. Homewood0 cm | |
9. Kirkwood0 cm | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe0 cm | |
12. 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. Palisades Tahoe1 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort1 cm | |
3. Sugar Bowl1 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch1 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort0 cm | |
6. Heavenly0 cm | |
7. Homewood0 cm | |
8. Kirkwood0 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe0 cm | |
13. 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- | |