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 17", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska17" | |
2. Mt. Baker12" | |
3. Stevens Pass12" | |
4. Lookout Pass Ski Area11" | |
5. White Pass8" | |
7. Silver Mountain7" | |
8. Schweitzer7" | |
9. Crystal Mountain6" | |
10. Mt Spokane6" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Hidden Valley and Seven Springs Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley8" | |
3. Laurel Mountain7" | |
5. Whitetail Resort5" | |
9. Bolton Valley4" | |
10. Holiday Valley Resort3" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat6" | |
2. Beaver Creek5" | |
3. Ski Cooper5" | |
4. Vail5" | |
5. Winter Park5" | |
6. Buttermilk5" | |
8. Snowmass5" | |
9. Aspen Highlands5" | |
10. Aspen Mountain5" | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Paoli Peaks to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Paoli Peaks12" | |
2. Hidden Valley9" | |
3. Mad River6" | |
4. Snow Creek5" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area5" | |
6. Alpine Valley4" | |
8. The Highlands3" | |
9. Boyne Mountain2" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation2" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect RED Mountain Resort, Whistler Blackcomb, Big White Ski Resort, and SilverStar Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
3. Big White Ski Resort5" | |
5. Cypress Mountain4" | |
6. Grouse Mountain4" | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area, 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. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
2. Alta4" | |
3. Brighton Resort4" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
6. Snowbird4" | |
8. Sundance4" | |
9. Powder Mountain3" | |
10. Eagle Point Resort2" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix, Blue Mountain, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Blue Mountain3" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
7. Mont Tremblant1" | |
8. 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", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain8" | |
2. Beech Mountain5" | |
3. Wintergreen3" | |
4. Ober Mountain1" | |
9. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood2" | |
4. Sugar Bowl2" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park1" | |
7. June Mountain1" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
9. China Peak1" | |
10. Heavenly0" | |
10. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood2" | |
4. Sugar Bowl2" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
6. Heavenly0" | |
7. Homewood0" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort2" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, and China Peak to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain1" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
3. China Peak1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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- | |