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 Boreal Mountain Resort and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 33", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort33" | |
2. Sugar Bowl33" | |
3. Kirkwood29" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe29" | |
6. Heavenly22" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch22" | |
8. Homewood20" | |
10. Mt Rose15" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 33", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort33" | |
2. Sugar Bowl33" | |
3. Kirkwood29" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe29" | |
6. Heavenly22" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch22" | |
8. Homewood20" | |
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. Crystal Mountain17" | |
6. Stevens Pass15" | |
7. Mt Bachelor14" | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows13" | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie12" | |
10. Timberline Lodge10" | |
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. Revelstoke7" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
9. 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 18", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain18" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area14" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
4. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
5. Sundance7" | |
6. Alta4" | |
7. Brighton Resort4" | |
9. Snowbird4" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort4" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Snow, Stratton, Jay Peak Resort, Gore Mountain, and Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow5" | |
2. Stratton5" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
4. Gore Mountain5" | |
5. Cannon Mountain5" | |
6. Whiteface Mountain4" | |
7. Titus Mountain4" | |
8. Bolton Valley4" | |
10. Crotched4" | |
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 10", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain10" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain10" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
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. Keystone2" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
8. Silverton Mountain2" | |
9. Steamboat1" | |
10. Beaver Creek1" | |
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. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. 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" | |
11. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain2" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
5. Afton Alps1" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0" | |
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, Arizona Snowbowl, and Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley1" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl1" | |
3. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
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- | |