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 104 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska103 cm | |
2. Bluewood16 cm | |
3. Pomerelle Mountain Resort12 cm | |
4. Lookout Pass Ski Area9 cm | |
5. Brundage Mountain Resort9 cm | |
6. Stevens Pass8 cm | |
7. Timberline Lodge8 cm | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie7 cm | |
9. Silver Mountain7 cm | |
10. White Pass7 cm | |
2. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat15 cm | |
2. Vail9 cm | |
3. Silverton Mountain7 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek7 cm | |
5. Loveland Ski Area6 cm | |
6. Aspen Highlands6 cm | |
7. Aspen Mountain6 cm | |
8. Copper Mountain Resort6 cm | |
9. Monarch Mountain6 cm | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort6 cm | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird12 cm | |
2. Alta10 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort9 cm | |
4. Solitude Mountain Resort8 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort7 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort7 cm | |
7. Powder Mountain6 cm | |
8. Sundance5 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort4 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
4. 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 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area14 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia11 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain9 cm | |
4. The Highlands7 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley6 cm | |
6. Paoli Peaks5 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
9. Mad River4 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
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 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Cannon Mountain6 cm | |
3. Stowe Mountain Resort6 cm | |
4. Smugglers' Notch Resort6 cm | |
5. Bolton Valley6 cm | |
6. Jay Peak Resort6 cm | |
7. Mount Snow5 cm | |
8. Titus Mountain5 cm | |
9. Stratton5 cm | |
10. Holiday Valley Resort5 cm | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect SilverStar Mountain Resort and Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. SilverStar Mountain Resort6 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb5 cm | |
3. Whitewater Ski Resort4 cm | |
4. Revelstoke3 cm | |
5. Castle Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Banff Sunshine Village2 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort2 cm | |
8. Marmot Basin1 cm | |
9. Grouse Mountain1 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Blue Mountain, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone6 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain7 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain7 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain3 cm | |
4. Wintergreen3 cm | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort and Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
4. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
10. 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. Boreal Mountain Resort0 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl0 cm | |
5. Heavenly- | |
6. Homewood- | |
7. Kirkwood- | |
9. Palisades Tahoe- | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
11. 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. Boreal Mountain Resort0 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl0 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
5. China Peak- | |
6. Dodge Ridge- | |
7. Heavenly- | |
8. Homewood- | |
9. June Mountain- | |
10. Kirkwood- | |
12. 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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- | |