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 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak7" | |
2. Mountain High5" | |
3. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts5" | |
4. Snow Valley4" | |
5. Heavenly4" | |
6. Snow Summit3" | |
7. Bear Mountain3" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
9. June Mountain3" | |
10. Kirkwood2" | |
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 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak7" | |
2. Mountain High5" | |
3. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts5" | |
4. Snow Valley4" | |
5. Snow Summit3" | |
6. Bear Mountain3" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
8. June Mountain3" | |
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 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
4. Mont Tremblant4" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
6. Blue Mountain3" | |
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 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Stratton3" | |
3. Titus Mountain2" | |
4. Mount Snow2" | |
5. Jay Peak Resort2" | |
7. Whiteface Mountain2" | |
8. Belleayre Mountain2" | |
9. Jiminy Peak2" | |
10. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
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 17", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska17" | |
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 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly4" | |
3. Mt Rose3" | |
4. Kirkwood2" | |
6. Homewood1" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe1" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
10. Sugar Bowl0" | |
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 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort2" | |
2. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
3. Snowbird1" | |
5. Alta1" | |
6. Brian Head Resort1" | |
8. Sundance1" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
10. Eagle Point Resort0" | |
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 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia2" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
3. Alpine Valley2" | |
4. Boyne Mountain1" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
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 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Angel Fire Resort2" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe2" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
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 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort3" | |
2. Telluride1" | |
3. Silverton Mountain0" | |
4. Wolf Creek0" | |
6. Aspen Highlands0" | |
7. Aspen Mountain0" | |
9. Granby Ranch0" | |
10. Beaver Creek0" | |
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 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl4" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley0" | |
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 Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
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- | |