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 107 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska107 cm | |
2. Timberline Lodge3 cm | |
3. Magic Mountain Resort2 cm | |
4. Pomerelle Mountain Resort2 cm | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie1 cm | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows1 cm | |
7. Brundage Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Lookout Pass Ski Area0 cm | |
9. Mt Spokane0 cm | |
10. Stevens Pass0 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Smugglers' Notch Resort and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Smugglers' Notch Resort9 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort9 cm | |
3. Stowe Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Bolton Valley8 cm | |
5. Holiday Valley Resort7 cm | |
6. Cannon Mountain7 cm | |
7. Titus Mountain6 cm | |
9. Bretton Woods6 cm | |
10. Mount Snow5 cm | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia and Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia12 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area11 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley7 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
5. The Highlands5 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
9. Afton Alps2 cm | |
10. Mad River1 cm | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Sunlight Mountain Resort, Silverton Mountain, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat6 cm | |
2. Aspen Highlands5 cm | |
3. Aspen Mountain5 cm | |
4. Sunlight Mountain Resort4 cm | |
5. Silverton Mountain4 cm | |
6. Vail4 cm | |
7. Buttermilk4 cm | |
8. Snowmass4 cm | |
9. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper3 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird7 cm | |
2. Alta6 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort5 cm | |
4. Solitude Mountain Resort5 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
7. Brian Head Resort2 cm | |
8. Sundance2 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain2 cm | |
10. Eagle Point Resort1 cm | |
6. 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 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
7. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Pajarito Mountain, 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. Pajarito Mountain5 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort4 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley4 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe3 cm | |
5. Angel Fire Resort3 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 Mountain7 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- | |