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 17", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska17" | |
2. White Pass1" | |
3. Mt. Baker1" | |
4. Mt Bachelor1" | |
6. Crystal Mountain1" | |
7. Silver Mountain1" | |
8. Revelstoke0" | |
9. Stevens Pass0" | |
10. Kimberley Alpine Resort0" | |
2. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands and Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands4" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
3. Mount Bohemia3" | |
4. Boyne Mountain3" | |
5. Mt Brighton0" | |
6. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Afton Alps- | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak2" | |
2. Bear Mountain1" | |
3. Snow Summit1" | |
5. Sugar Bowl1" | |
6. June Mountain1" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
8. Snow Valley1" | |
10. Heavenly1" | |
4. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak2" | |
2. Bear Mountain1" | |
3. Snow Summit1" | |
4. June Mountain1" | |
5. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
6. Snow Valley1" | |
7. Mountain High1" | |
8. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts1" | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Sugar Bowl1" | |
5. Mt Rose1" | |
6. Heavenly1" | |
7. Homewood1" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe1" | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch0" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Eldora Mountain Resort, Wolf Creek, Winter Park, Loveland Ski Area, Purgatory Resort, Steamboat, Keystone, Ski Cooper, Arapahoe Basin, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Wolf Creek1" | |
3. Winter Park1" | |
4. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
5. Purgatory Resort1" | |
6. Steamboat1" | |
7. Keystone1" | |
8. Ski Cooper1" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
10. Vail1" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
3. Mont Tremblant1" | |
4. Blue Mountain1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Jay Peak Resort, Holiday Valley Resort, Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, and Smugglers' Notch Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Jay Peak Resort1" | |
4. Hidden Valley1" | |
5. Laurel Mountain1" | |
8. Bolton Valley0" | |
9. Titus Mountain0" | |
10. Mad River Glen0" | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain, Cherry Peak Ski Area, and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain1" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
4. Brian Head Resort0" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
6. Eagle Point Resort0" | |
7. Alta0" | |
8. Brighton Resort0" | |
10. Snowbird0" | |
10. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Castle Mountain Resort, Lake Louise, and Mount Norquay to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Lake Louise1" | |
3. Mount Norquay1" | |
4. Revelstoke0" | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb0" | |
11. 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 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
2. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
12. 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Ober Mountain0" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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 Snowbowl0" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |