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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mountain High and Mt Baldy Ski Lifts to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mountain High6" | |
2. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts6" | |
3. Snow Valley5" | |
4. China Peak5" | |
5. Bear Mountain4" | |
6. Snow Summit4" | |
7. June Mountain2" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
9. Dodge Ridge2" | |
2. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mountain High and Mt Baldy Ski Lifts to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mountain High6" | |
2. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts6" | |
3. Snow Valley5" | |
4. China Peak5" | |
5. Bear Mountain4" | |
6. Snow Summit4" | |
7. June Mountain2" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Deer Valley Resort and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort3" | |
3. Sundance2" | |
4. Alta2" | |
5. Brian Head Resort2" | |
6. Brighton Resort2" | |
8. Snowbird2" | |
10. Powder Mountain2" | |
4. 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 12", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska12" | |
2. Mission Ridge1" | |
3. Mt Bachelor0" | |
5. Bogus Basin0" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie0" | |
8. Stevens Pass0" | |
9. Sun Valley Resort0" | |
10. Bluewood0" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wolf Creek4" | |
2. Purgatory Resort3" | |
3. Steamboat2" | |
5. Winter Park1" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
7. Keystone1" | |
8. Silverton Mountain1" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
10. Aspen Highlands0" | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain3" | |
2. The Highlands3" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
5. Alpine Valley1" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
8. Sundown Mountain0" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Mont Tremblant, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mont Tremblant2" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
5. Blue Mountain1" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
8. 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 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Kirkwood1" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
6. Sugar Bowl1" | |
7. Mt Rose1" | |
8. Heavenly1" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
9. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort2" | |
2. Mount Snow1" | |
3. Stratton1" | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl1" | |
8. Titus Mountain1" | |
9. Bolton Valley1" | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort1" | |
10. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Castle Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
5. Marmot Basin0" | |
9. Lake Louise- | |
10. Revelstoke- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Ober Mountain0" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 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. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
5. Taos Ski Valley- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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" | |