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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 74 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park73 cm | |
2. Mt Bachelor65 cm | |
3. Hoodoo59 cm | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows48 cm | |
5. Timberline Lodge46 cm | |
6. Willamette Pass46 cm | |
7. Mount Washington Alpine Resort44 cm | |
8. Crystal Mountain38 cm | |
9. Mt. Baker34 cm | |
10. Bogus Basin30 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 41 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort41 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch40 cm | |
3. Sugar Bowl37 cm | |
4. Palisades Tahoe34 cm | |
5. Kirkwood30 cm | |
6. Homewood27 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe26 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort24 cm | |
9. Bear Valley Mountain Resort22 cm | |
10. Mt Rose17 cm | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 43 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort44 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort27 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain26 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain24 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb19 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort12 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort12 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort8 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort6 cm | |
10. Revelstoke6 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area21 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain21 cm | |
3. Snowbird13 cm | |
4. Alta12 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort11 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort11 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort11 cm | |
8. Snowbasin Resort10 cm | |
9. Park City Mountain Resort10 cm | |
10. Sundance7 cm | |
5. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain22 cm | |
2. June Mountain10 cm | |
3. China Peak8 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whitetail Resort, Mount Snow, and Stratton to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whitetail Resort4 cm | |
2. Mount Snow4 cm | |
3. Stratton4 cm | |
4. Jiminy Peak4 cm | |
5. Mount Sunapee3 cm | |
6. Waterville Valley3 cm | |
7. Hidden Valley3 cm | |
8. Laurel Mountain3 cm | |
9. Okemo Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Jack Frost Big Boulder3 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 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. Steamboat7 cm | |
2. Winter Park4 cm | |
3. Eldora Mountain Resort4 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
5. Breckenridge3 cm | |
6. Snowmass2 cm | |
7. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Vail2 cm | |
9. Buttermilk2 cm | |
10. Crested Butte Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone10 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
9. 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 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
2. Afton Alps2 cm | |
3. The Highlands2 cm | |
4. Mad River1 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain0 cm | |
6. Mount Bohemia0 cm | |
7. Sundown Mountain0 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley- | |
10. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain5 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
3. Wintergreen1 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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. Arizona Snowbowl- | |