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 102 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska102 cm | |
2. Magic Mountain Resort5 cm | |
3. Pomerelle Mountain Resort5 cm | |
4. Timberline Lodge3 cm | |
5. Lookout Pass Ski Area2 cm | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie1 cm | |
8. Silver Mountain1 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows1 cm | |
10. Bluewood0 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Jay Peak Resort, Bolton Valley, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Cannon Mountain, Bretton Woods, and Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort9 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort9 cm | |
3. Bolton Valley9 cm | |
4. Smugglers' Notch Resort9 cm | |
5. Cannon Mountain8 cm | |
6. Bretton Woods8 cm | |
7. Titus Mountain7 cm | |
8. Mad River Glen5 cm | |
10. Holiday Valley Resort5 cm | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sunlight Mountain Resort, Steamboat, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Beaver Creek, and Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunlight Mountain Resort9 cm | |
2. Steamboat8 cm | |
3. Aspen Highlands7 cm | |
4. Aspen Mountain7 cm | |
5. Beaver Creek7 cm | |
6. Snowmass7 cm | |
7. Loveland Ski Area6 cm | |
8. Buttermilk6 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper6 cm | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort5 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia15 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area13 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain9 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley7 cm | |
5. The Highlands6 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Mad River1 cm | |
9. Afton Alps1 cm | |
10. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brighton Resort, Snowbird, Alta, Solitude Mountain Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, and Deer Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort5 cm | |
2. Snowbird5 cm | |
3. Alta5 cm | |
4. Solitude Mountain Resort5 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
7. Brian Head Resort3 cm | |
8. Sundance2 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain8 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
7. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort and Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort5 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley4 cm | |
3. Pajarito Mountain3 cm | |
4. Angel Fire Resort3 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe3 cm | |
6. Ski Apache1 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain6 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
4. Wintergreen1 cm | |
9. 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 |
|---|---|
1. Marmot Basin0 cm | |
5. Lake Louise- | |
6. Revelstoke- | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort- | |
10. 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. June Mountain0 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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. June Mountain0 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
6. China Peak- | |
7. Dodge Ridge- | |
8. Heavenly- | |
9. Homewood- | |
10. Kirkwood- | |
12. 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- | |
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- | |