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 99 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska99 cm | |
2. Summit at Snoqualmie8 cm | |
3. Stevens Pass7 cm | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort7 cm | |
5. Timberline Lodge7 cm | |
6. Hoodoo7 cm | |
7. Pomerelle Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. Silver Mountain6 cm | |
9. Bluewood6 cm | |
10. Magic Mountain Resort6 cm | |
2. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Terry Peak Ski Area, and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia14 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area13 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain11 cm | |
4. The Highlands10 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley8 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
8. Paoli Peaks4 cm | |
9. Mad River3 cm | |
10. Hidden Valley3 cm | |
3. 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. Silverton Mountain8 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek8 cm | |
4. Vail7 cm | |
5. Loveland Ski Area6 cm | |
6. Sunlight Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Copper Mountain Resort5 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper5 cm | |
9. Aspen Highlands5 cm | |
10. Aspen Mountain5 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbird and Alta to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird11 cm | |
2. Alta9 cm | |
3. Solitude Mountain Resort9 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort9 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort7 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort7 cm | |
7. Sundance5 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain4 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort3 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Cannon Mountain, Sugarbush Resort, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Jay Peak Resort, Holiday Valley Resort, and Mad River Glen to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Cannon Mountain5 cm | |
3. Sugarbush Resort4 cm | |
4. Middlebury Snow Bowl4 cm | |
5. Jay Peak Resort4 cm | |
6. Holiday Valley Resort4 cm | |
7. Mad River Glen4 cm | |
8. Bretton Woods4 cm | |
9. Laurel Mountain3 cm | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort3 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beech Mountain and Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain8 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain7 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain5 cm | |
4. Wintergreen2 cm | |
8. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Revelstoke and Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke5 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb5 cm | |
3. SilverStar Mountain Resort3 cm | |
4. Marmot Basin1 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
6. Grouse Mountain1 cm | |
8. Big White Ski Resort1 cm | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort1 cm | |
10. Cypress Mountain0 cm | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley, Pajarito Mountain, Angel Fire Resort, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
2. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
4. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort2 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
6. Ski Apache1 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 |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. 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. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |
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- | |