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 97 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska96 cm | |
3. Revelstoke2 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker2 cm | |
5. Big White Ski Resort1 cm | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie1 cm | |
7. Bluewood0 cm | |
8. Lookout Pass Ski Area0 cm | |
9. Magic Mountain Resort0 cm | |
10. Mt Bachelor0 cm | |
2. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Ski Cooper, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Powderhorn, and Telluride to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek11 cm | |
2. Buttermilk11 cm | |
3. Crested Butte Mountain Resort11 cm | |
4. Ski Cooper11 cm | |
5. Snowmass11 cm | |
6. Aspen Highlands10 cm | |
7. Aspen Mountain10 cm | |
8. Powderhorn10 cm | |
9. Telluride9 cm | |
10. Purgatory Resort9 cm | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands9 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area8 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
6. Seven Oaks Recreation2 cm | |
7. Wilmot2 cm | |
8. Sundown Mountain2 cm | |
9. Afton Alps1 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Eagle Point Resort, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eagle Point Resort5 cm | |
2. Alta4 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort4 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Snowbird4 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort4 cm | |
8. Sundance4 cm | |
9. Brian Head Resort1 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area- | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
4. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bolton Valley, Jay Peak Resort, Holiday Valley Resort, Titus Mountain, Whiteface Mountain, Stowe Mountain Resort, and Bretton Woods to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Smugglers' Notch Resort3 cm | |
2. Bolton Valley3 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort3 cm | |
4. Holiday Valley Resort3 cm | |
5. Titus Mountain2 cm | |
6. Whiteface Mountain2 cm | |
7. Stowe Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Bretton Woods2 cm | |
9. Mad River Glen1 cm | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl1 cm | |
7. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak, June Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, and Dodge Ridge to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak2 cm | |
2. June Mountain2 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge1 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort0 cm | |
6. Heavenly0 cm | |
7. Homewood0 cm | |
8. Kirkwood0 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort0 cm | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe0 cm | |
8. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Revelstoke, and Marmot Basin to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Revelstoke2 cm | |
3. Marmot Basin2 cm | |
4. Big White Ski Resort1 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb0 cm | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort0 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Mount Norquay0 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort- | |
9. 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 3 cm, according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak2 cm | |
2. June Mountain2 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. 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 Valley1 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. 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. Bear Valley Mountain Resort0 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0 cm | |
3. Heavenly0 cm | |
4. Homewood0 cm | |
5. Kirkwood0 cm | |
6. Northstar California Resort0 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe0 cm | |
8. Mt Rose0 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe- | |
12. 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. Snowshoe Mountain1 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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- | |