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 114 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska113 cm | |
2. Timberline Lodge22 cm | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows20 cm | |
4. Silver Mountain13 cm | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie12 cm | |
6. Lookout Pass Ski Area12 cm | |
7. Crystal Mountain10 cm | |
8. Hoodoo10 cm | |
9. Stevens Pass10 cm | |
10. Pomerelle Mountain Resort9 cm | |
2. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area25 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia8 cm | |
3. The Highlands8 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley7 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
6. Paoli Peaks5 cm | |
7. Mad River5 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
9. Hidden Valley4 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbird, Alta, Brighton Resort, Snowbasin Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird10 cm | |
2. Alta9 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort9 cm | |
4. Snowbasin Resort9 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort9 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort9 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area8 cm | |
8. Deer Valley Resort5 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain5 cm | |
10. Sundance3 cm | |
4. 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 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort10 cm | |
2. Stowe Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Bolton Valley8 cm | |
5. Smugglers' Notch Resort8 cm | |
6. Mad River Glen6 cm | |
7. Holiday Valley Resort5 cm | |
8. Sugarbush Resort5 cm | |
9. Titus Mountain5 cm | |
10. Bretton Woods5 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat6 cm | |
2. Silverton Mountain6 cm | |
3. Winter Park6 cm | |
4. Snowmass5 cm | |
5. Breckenridge5 cm | |
7. Beaver Creek5 cm | |
8. Vail5 cm | |
9. Telluride4 cm | |
10. Loveland Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb and SilverStar Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb5 cm | |
2. SilverStar Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Revelstoke3 cm | |
4. Castle Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort2 cm | |
7. Banff Sunshine Village2 cm | |
8. Big White Ski Resort2 cm | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort2 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort2 cm | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain9 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain7 cm | |
3. Snowshoe Mountain6 cm | |
4. Wintergreen4 cm | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort7 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone6 cm | |
3. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Apache and Ski Cloudcroft to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Apache8 cm | |
2. Ski Cloudcroft7 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley- | |
10. California
The California region includes 20 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. June Mountain1 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
3. Kirkwood0 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe0 cm | |
5. Bear Mountain- | |
8. China Peak- | |
9. Dodge Ridge- | |
10. Heavenly- | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. June Mountain1 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 Resort1 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
13. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 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. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0 cm | |
2. Kirkwood0 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe0 cm | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
9. Palisades Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |