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 112 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska112 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker6 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb5 cm | |
4. Revelstoke4 cm | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort4 cm | |
6. Stevens Pass3 cm | |
7. Kimberley Alpine Resort2 cm | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie2 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort1 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Cannon Mountain, Holiday Valley Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, and Smugglers' Notch Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort8 cm | |
2. Cannon Mountain8 cm | |
3. Holiday Valley Resort7 cm | |
4. Stowe Mountain Resort7 cm | |
5. Bolton Valley7 cm | |
7. Smugglers' Notch Resort7 cm | |
8. Mad River Glen5 cm | |
9. Titus Mountain5 cm | |
10. Bretton Woods5 cm | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain14 cm | |
2. The Highlands14 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia12 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley7 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
9. Mad River1 cm | |
10. Afton Alps0 cm | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone9 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort7 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 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, Ski Santa Fe, and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort8 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe7 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort6 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley4 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain3 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb, Revelstoke, and Fernie Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb5 cm | |
2. Revelstoke4 cm | |
3. Fernie Alpine Resort4 cm | |
4. Lake Louise3 cm | |
5. Castle Mountain Resort3 cm | |
6. Mount Norquay3 cm | |
7. Banff Sunshine Village2 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort2 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Purgatory Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort2 cm | |
2. Telluride1 cm | |
3. Silverton Mountain1 cm | |
4. Loveland Ski Area1 cm | |
5. Winter Park1 cm | |
6. Keystone1 cm | |
7. Granby Ranch1 cm | |
8. Wolf Creek1 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin0 cm | |
10. Vail0 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen0 cm | |
9. Utah
The Utah 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 |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort0 cm | |
2. Alta0 cm | |
3. Snowbird0 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort0 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort0 cm | |
6. Eagle Point Resort0 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain- | |
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- | |