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 Mt Hood Meadows and Timberline Lodge to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows14" | |
2. Timberline Lodge14" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park11" | |
4. Mt Bachelor10" | |
5. Crystal Mountain9" | |
6. Hoodoo8" | |
7. White Pass8" | |
9. Stevens Pass6" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort11" | |
3. Stratton7" | |
5. Wildcat Mountain7" | |
6. Mount Snow7" | |
7. Bolton Valley7" | |
8. Killington6" | |
9. Titus Mountain6" | |
10. Sugarloaf6" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park11" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
3. Sugar Bowl6" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
6. Kirkwood5" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe5" | |
8. Homewood5" | |
10. Heavenly4" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Sugar Bowl, Boreal Mountain Resort, and Palisades Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
2. Sugar Bowl6" | |
4. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
5. Kirkwood5" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe5" | |
7. Homewood5" | |
9. Heavenly4" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird7" | |
2. Brighton Resort5" | |
3. Alta5" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
7. Sundance3" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort2" | |
9. Powder Mountain2" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort6" | |
2. Blue Mountain6" | |
3. Mont Tremblant5" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada 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. Mount Seymour Resort3" | |
3. Grouse Mountain3" | |
4. Cypress Mountain3" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort1" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb1" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort1" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley6" | |
4. Boyne Mountain2" | |
5. Mad River1" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
7. Mount Bohemia1" | |
8. Mt Crescent1" | |
9. Sundown Mountain1" | |
10. The Highlands0" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Loveland Ski Area, Winter Park, Keystone, Eldora Mountain Resort, and Breckenridge to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
3. Winter Park2" | |
4. Keystone2" | |
6. Breckenridge2" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
9. Monarch Mountain1" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain5" | |
2. Beech Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain1" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain1" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. 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- | |
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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |