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 36", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska36" | |
2. Hoodoo6" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows6" | |
4. Timberline Lodge5" | |
5. Mt Bachelor4" | |
6. Willamette Pass4" | |
7. Bluewood4" | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb3" | |
10. White Pass3" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bolton Valley, and Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
4. Bolton Valley7" | |
5. Titus Mountain7" | |
6. Hidden Valley6" | |
7. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
8. Laurel Mountain5" | |
9. Mad River Glen5" | |
10. Whitetail Resort4" | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Paoli Peaks and Hidden Valley to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Paoli Peaks7" | |
2. Hidden Valley7" | |
3. Snow Creek6" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
5. Mad River2" | |
6. Alpine Valley1" | |
8. Mount Bohemia1" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Boyne Mountain0" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area3" | |
3. Beaver Creek2" | |
4. Monarch Mountain2" | |
5. Silverton Mountain1" | |
6. Snowmass1" | |
8. Ski Cooper1" | |
9. Wolf Creek1" | |
10. Keystone1" | |
5. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain7" | |
2. Wintergreen6" | |
3. Ober Mountain1" | |
4. Beech Mountain0" | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
3. Powder Mountain1" | |
4. Snowbird1" | |
5. Alta1" | |
7. Brighton Resort1" | |
8. Sundance1" | |
9. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
10. Brian Head Resort1" | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb3" | |
2. Revelstoke1" | |
3. Grouse Mountain1" | |
4. Cypress Mountain1" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort1" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort0" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort0" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort0" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
2. Blue Mountain1" | |
4. Mont Tremblant0" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Cloudcroft to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Cloudcroft2" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
5. Ski Apache0" | |
6. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
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 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl2" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley0" | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snow Valley, Bear Mountain, and Snow Summit to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Valley1" | |
2. Bear Mountain1" | |
3. Snow Summit1" | |
4. June Mountain0" | |
5. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
6. China Peak- | |
7. Mountain High- | |
12. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snow Valley, Bear Mountain, and Snow Summit to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Valley1" | |
2. Bear Mountain1" | |
3. Snow Summit1" | |
4. June Mountain0" | |
5. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
8. China Peak- | |
9. Dodge Ridge- | |
10. Heavenly- | |
13. 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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |