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 Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch18" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
3. Sugar Bowl17" | |
4. Palisades Tahoe17" | |
5. Homewood15" | |
6. Kirkwood15" | |
7. Mt Rose12" | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe11" | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park19" | |
2. Mt. Baker16" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows16" | |
4. Hoodoo16" | |
5. Timberline Lodge15" | |
6. Mt Bachelor14" | |
7. Bogus Basin13" | |
9. Willamette Pass10" | |
10. White Pass10" | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mount Seymour Resort8" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
4. Grouse Mountain7" | |
5. Cypress Mountain6" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort1" | |
10. Revelstoke1" | |
4. 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 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
2. Powder Mountain3" | |
3. Snowbird3" | |
4. Alta3" | |
5. Brighton Resort3" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort2" | |
10. Sundance2" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Seven Springs Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Laurel Mountain3" | |
3. Hidden Valley3" | |
4. Camelback2" | |
6. Jay Peak Resort1" | |
7. Whiteface Mountain1" | |
8. Cannon Mountain1" | |
9. Whitetail Resort1" | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl1" | |
6. 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 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain7" | |
2. June Mountain5" | |
3. China Peak2" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain2" | |
2. Wilmot1" | |
3. Boyne Mountain1" | |
4. Afton Alps1" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
7. The Highlands1" | |
8. Mount Bohemia0" | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant2" | |
2. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
3. Blue Mountain1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2" | |
2. Snowmass1" | |
4. Beaver Creek0" | |
5. Buttermilk0" | |
7. Aspen Highlands0" | |
8. Aspen Mountain0" | |
9. Ski Cooper0" | |
10. Winter Park0" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Wintergreen1" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Pajarito Mountain, and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
5. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl0" | |