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 China Peak to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak19 cm | |
2. Mountain High13 cm | |
3. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts13 cm | |
4. Snow Valley11 cm | |
5. Heavenly9 cm | |
6. Snow Summit9 cm | |
7. Bear Mountain9 cm | |
8. Mammoth Mountain9 cm | |
9. June Mountain7 cm | |
10. Kirkwood4 cm | |
2. 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 18 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak19 cm | |
2. Mountain High13 cm | |
3. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts13 cm | |
4. Snow Valley11 cm | |
5. Snow Summit9 cm | |
6. Bear Mountain9 cm | |
7. Mammoth Mountain9 cm | |
8. June Mountain7 cm | |
3. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone14 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort14 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne14 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant11 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort10 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain8 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort and Stratton to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort7 cm | |
2. Stratton6 cm | |
3. Titus Mountain6 cm | |
4. Mount Snow5 cm | |
5. Jay Peak Resort5 cm | |
7. Whiteface Mountain4 cm | |
8. Belleayre Mountain4 cm | |
9. Jiminy Peak4 cm | |
10. Sugarbush Resort4 cm | |
5. 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 43 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska44 cm | |
2. 49 Degrees North- | |
3. Bluewood- | |
4. Crystal Mountain- | |
6. Hoodoo- | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows- | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly9 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort7 cm | |
3. Mt Rose7 cm | |
4. Kirkwood4 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Homewood4 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe2 cm | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe1 cm | |
9. Boreal Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl1 cm | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brighton Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort4 cm | |
2. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
3. Snowbird4 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort4 cm | |
5. Alta4 cm | |
6. Brian Head Resort3 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Sundance2 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort1 cm | |
10. Eagle Point Resort1 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, The Highlands, and Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
2. The Highlands5 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
8. Afton Alps- | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Angel Fire Resort, and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort6 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort6 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe5 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Purgatory Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort7 cm | |
2. Telluride3 cm | |
3. Silverton Mountain1 cm | |
4. Wolf Creek1 cm | |
5. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Aspen Highlands0 cm | |
7. Aspen Mountain0 cm | |
8. Sunlight Mountain Resort0 cm | |
9. Granby Ranch0 cm | |
10. Beaver Creek0 cm | |
11. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl10 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort1 cm | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley0 cm | |
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. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
3. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
13. Western Canada
The Western Canada 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 |
|---|---|
4. Lake Louise- | |
5. Revelstoke- | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort- | |