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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows12" | |
2. Timberline Lodge9" | |
4. Mt. Baker6" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
7. Crystal Mountain6" | |
8. Revelstoke5" | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
10. Mt Bachelor5" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
4. Revelstoke5" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort3" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort3" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bolton Valley, Jay Peak Resort, Cannon Mountain, Stowe Mountain Resort, Killington, and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bolton Valley4" | |
2. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
3. Cannon Mountain4" | |
5. Killington4" | |
6. Loon Mountain4" | |
7. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
8. Mount Snow3" | |
9. Stratton3" | |
10. Smugglers' Notch Resort3" | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Afton Alps, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia2" | |
2. Afton Alps2" | |
3. The Highlands2" | |
4. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. Wilmot1" | |
6. Alpine Valley1" | |
8. Mt Brighton1" | |
9. Sundown Mountain1" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0" | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant3" | |
3. Blue Mountain2" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Winter Park, and Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2" | |
2. Winter Park2" | |
4. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
7. Keystone0" | |
8. Ski Cooper0" | |
9. Breckenridge0" | |
10. Beaver Creek- | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbird and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird1" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
5. Powder Mountain0" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
7. Brighton Resort0" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
9. Alta0" | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beech Mountain and Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain1" | |
2. Ober Mountain1" | |
3. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
9. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
2. Sugar Bowl0" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
5. Mt Rose0" | |
9. Heavenly- | |
10. Homewood- | |
10. 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 GFS 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- | |
11. 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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |