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 to receive the most snow, with 59", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort59" | |
2. Sugar Bowl57" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch52" | |
4. Palisades Tahoe51" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe44" | |
6. Mt Rose44" | |
7. Homewood41" | |
9. Kirkwood34" | |
10. Northstar California Resort27" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 59", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort59" | |
2. Sugar Bowl57" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch52" | |
4. Palisades Tahoe51" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe44" | |
6. Homewood41" | |
8. Kirkwood34" | |
9. Mammoth Mountain27" | |
10. Northstar California Resort27" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Timberline Lodge, Brundage Mountain Resort, and Mt Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Timberline Lodge16" | |
2. Brundage Mountain Resort16" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows16" | |
4. Mt Shasta Ski Park14" | |
5. Sun Valley Resort13" | |
6. Mt. Baker11" | |
7. Mt Bachelor10" | |
8. White Pass10" | |
9. Hoodoo10" | |
10. Pomerelle Mountain Resort10" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort13" | |
2. Powder Mountain13" | |
4. Solitude Mountain Resort10" | |
5. Snowbird10" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
7. Brighton Resort4" | |
8. Alta4" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
10. Sundance1" | |
5. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 27", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain27" | |
2. June Mountain23" | |
3. China Peak10" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
2. Grouse Mountain5" | |
3. Cypress Mountain4" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
9. Revelstoke2" | |
10. Panorama Mountain Resort2" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cannon Mountain, Loon Mountain, and Stowe Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain3" | |
2. Loon Mountain3" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort2" | |
6. Bolton Valley2" | |
7. Wildcat Mountain2" | |
8. Mount Snow2" | |
9. Sunday River2" | |
10. Titus Mountain2" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia3" | |
2. Afton Alps2" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
4. The Highlands1" | |
5. Boyne Mountain1" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
8. Wilmot0" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant1" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
8. Blue Mountain0" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat and Ski Cooper to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
2. Ski Cooper1" | |
3. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
4. Keystone0" | |
5. Snowmass0" | |
7. Beaver Creek0" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
9. Winter Park0" | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort0" | |
11. 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. Wintergreen0" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
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 |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
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 Snowbowl- | |