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 18", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska18" | |
3. Stevens Pass4" | |
4. Mt. Baker4" | |
6. Silver Mountain4" | |
7. Bogus Basin3" | |
9. Schweitzer3" | |
10. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta5" | |
2. Brighton Resort5" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
5. Snowbird5" | |
7. Sundance5" | |
8. Eagle Point Resort3" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
10. Powder Mountain2" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Silverton Mountain, Powderhorn, Buttermilk, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, and Telluride to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4" | |
2. Silverton Mountain4" | |
3. Powderhorn4" | |
4. Buttermilk4" | |
6. Snowmass4" | |
7. Aspen Highlands4" | |
8. Aspen Mountain4" | |
9. Telluride4" | |
10. Granby Ranch3" | |
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 11", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Paoli Peaks11" | |
2. Snow Creek10" | |
3. Hidden Valley6" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
5. The Highlands1" | |
6. Boyne Mountain1" | |
7. Alpine Valley1" | |
9. Mount Bohemia1" | |
10. Wilmot1" | |
5. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wintergreen to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wintergreen8" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain7" | |
3. Beech Mountain3" | |
4. Ober Mountain0" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bolton Valley, Hidden Valley, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Holiday Valley Resort, Titus Mountain, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Bolton Valley2" | |
4. Hidden Valley2" | |
7. Titus Mountain2" | |
8. Jay Peak Resort2" | |
9. Sugarbush Resort1" | |
10. Mad River Glen1" | |
7. 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, Revelstoke, SilverStar Mountain Resort, and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
3. Big White Ski Resort2" | |
4. Revelstoke2" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort1" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort1" | |
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 4", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain4" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
4. Mont Tremblant1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
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 3", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Ski Cloudcroft3" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
4. Ski Apache1" | |
5. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
6. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
7. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
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 5", according to the JMA model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl5" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort2" | |
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 Park0" | |
2. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
4. Sugar Bowl0" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch0" | |
7. Heavenly0" | |
8. Homewood0" | |
9. Kirkwood0" | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
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 Tahoe0" | |
3. Sugar Bowl0" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch0" | |
6. Heavenly0" | |
7. Homewood0" | |
8. Kirkwood0" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
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- | |