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 97 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska95 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker4 cm | |
3. Revelstoke3 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb2 cm | |
5. Stevens Pass2 cm | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie2 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort2 cm | |
8. Grouse Mountain1 cm | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort1 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort1 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Jay Peak Resort, Bolton Valley, Holiday Valley Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, and Smugglers' Notch Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Jay Peak Resort8 cm | |
3. Bolton Valley8 cm | |
4. Holiday Valley Resort7 cm | |
5. Stowe Mountain Resort7 cm | |
6. Smugglers' Notch Resort7 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain6 cm | |
8. Bretton Woods5 cm | |
9. Titus Mountain5 cm | |
10. Mad River Glen5 cm | |
3. 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 Bohemia16 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain12 cm | |
3. The Highlands11 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley7 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area5 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
9. Mad River2 cm | |
10. Afton Alps1 cm | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone6 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne0 cm | |
5. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort7 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe4 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort4 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Revelstoke, Whistler Blackcomb, Fernie Alpine Resort, Marmot Basin, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke3 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb2 cm | |
3. Fernie Alpine Resort2 cm | |
4. Marmot Basin2 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain1 cm | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort1 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort1 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort1 cm | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
4. Wintergreen0 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 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. Loveland Ski Area1 cm | |
2. Eldora Mountain Resort0 cm | |
3. Silverton Mountain0 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek0 cm | |
5. Vail0 cm | |
6. Keystone0 cm | |
7. Purgatory Resort0 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper0 cm | |
9. Buttermilk- | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brian Head Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort2 cm | |
2. Alta- | |
3. Brighton Resort- | |
7. Powder Mountain- | |
8. Snowbasin Resort- | |
9. Snowbird- | |
10. 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. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
11. 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- | |
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. 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- | |