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 Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass17" | |
2. Crystal Mountain16" | |
3. Mt. Baker16" | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie14" | |
5. Mt Bachelor12" | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows10" | |
7. Timberline Lodge10" | |
8. Willamette Pass9" | |
9. White Pass9" | |
10. Grouse Mountain8" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl8" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch8" | |
4. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
5. Kirkwood6" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
8. Homewood5" | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park5" | |
10. Heavenly4" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl8" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch8" | |
4. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
5. Kirkwood6" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
8. Homewood5" | |
9. Heavenly4" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, and Cypress Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain8" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort8" | |
3. Cypress Mountain8" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
6. Revelstoke5" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
10. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain8" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area7" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort5" | |
4. Sundance5" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
6. Alta3" | |
7. Brighton Resort3" | |
9. Snowbird3" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort3" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Titus Mountain, Stratton, Cannon Mountain, Mount Snow, Whiteface Mountain, Killington, Berkshire East, Stowe Mountain Resort, Gore Mountain, Bolton Valley, Jay Peak Resort, and Bretton Woods to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain4" | |
2. Stratton4" | |
3. Cannon Mountain4" | |
4. Mount Snow4" | |
5. Whiteface Mountain4" | |
6. Killington4" | |
7. Berkshire East4" | |
9. Gore Mountain4" | |
10. Bolton Valley4" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wolf Creek, Telluride, Silverton Mountain, and Monarch Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wolf Creek3" | |
2. Telluride3" | |
3. Silverton Mountain3" | |
4. Monarch Mountain3" | |
5. Purgatory Resort2" | |
6. Steamboat2" | |
7. Winter Park1" | |
9. Ski Cooper1" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, and Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe3" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley3" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort2" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
4. Blue Mountain1" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
6. Mont Tremblant1" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, The Highlands, Wilmot, Boyne Mountain, Afton Alps, Alpine Valley Ski Area, and Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia1" | |
2. The Highlands1" | |
3. Wilmot1" | |
4. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. Afton Alps1" | |
7. Sundown Mountain1" | |
8. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
10. Alpine Valley0" | |
11. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Lemmon Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley5" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
3. Arizona Snowbowl0" | |
12. 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 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain3" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
4. Bear Mountain0" | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
13. 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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |