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. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Boreal Mountain Resort27" | |
3. Sugar Bowl27" | |
4. Kirkwood25" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe25" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch22" | |
7. Heavenly16" | |
9. Mt Rose15" | |
10. Homewood14" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Boreal Mountain Resort27" | |
3. Sugar Bowl27" | |
4. Kirkwood25" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe25" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch22" | |
7. Heavenly16" | |
9. Homewood14" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe14" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 24", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain24" | |
2. Cypress Mountain23" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort23" | |
4. Mt. Baker19" | |
5. Stevens Pass15" | |
6. Crystal Mountain14" | |
7. Mt Bachelor13" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie12" | |
9. Hoodoo10" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows10" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 24", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain24" | |
2. Cypress Mountain23" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort23" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
6. Revelstoke6" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
5. 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 11", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area11" | |
2. Powder Mountain10" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
4. Snowbasin Resort5" | |
5. Sundance5" | |
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 Stowe Mountain Resort, Mount Snow, Jay Peak Resort, Gore Mountain, and Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mount Snow5" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
4. Gore Mountain5" | |
5. Cannon Mountain5" | |
6. Stratton4" | |
7. Whiteface Mountain4" | |
8. Titus Mountain4" | |
10. Killington4" | |
7. 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 13", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain13" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain13" | |
3. China Peak1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Purgatory Resort, Wolf Creek, and Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort3" | |
2. Wolf Creek3" | |
4. Winter Park2" | |
5. Telluride2" | |
6. Steamboat2" | |
7. Keystone2" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
10. Silverton Mountain2" | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe4" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley3" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands3" | |
2. Boyne Mountain2" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
7. Afton Alps1" | |
8. Wilmot0" | |
9. Alpine Valley0" | |
11. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain2" | |
2. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
3. Mont Tremblant1" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Lemmon Ski Valley, Sunrise Park Resort, and Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley1" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
3. Arizona Snowbowl1" | |
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- | |