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 79 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska78 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker5 cm | |
3. Summit at Snoqualmie3 cm | |
4. Stevens Pass3 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb2 cm | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort2 cm | |
7. Revelstoke2 cm | |
8. Grouse Mountain2 cm | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort2 cm | |
10. Lookout Pass Ski Area2 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort12 cm | |
2. Bolton Valley9 cm | |
3. Smugglers' Notch Resort8 cm | |
4. Stowe Mountain Resort8 cm | |
5. Titus Mountain7 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain6 cm | |
8. Holiday Valley Resort6 cm | |
9. Mad River Glen5 cm | |
10. Bretton Woods4 cm | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain14 cm | |
2. The Highlands14 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia8 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley6 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
9. Afton Alps0 cm | |
10. Mad River0 cm | |
4. 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 Resort7 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 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 Pajarito Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort6 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe6 cm | |
3. Pajarito Mountain4 cm | |
4. Angel Fire Resort3 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Lake Louise, Whistler Blackcomb, Fernie Alpine Resort, Revelstoke, Banff Sunshine Village, Mount Norquay, Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, and Marmot Basin to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Lake Louise3 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb2 cm | |
3. Fernie Alpine Resort2 cm | |
4. Revelstoke2 cm | |
5. Banff Sunshine Village2 cm | |
6. Mount Norquay2 cm | |
7. Grouse Mountain2 cm | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort2 cm | |
9. Marmot Basin1 cm | |
10. Big White Ski Resort1 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Telluride to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Telluride2 cm | |
2. Winter Park1 cm | |
3. Silverton Mountain1 cm | |
4. Purgatory Resort1 cm | |
5. Vail0 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area0 cm | |
7. Breckenridge0 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek0 cm | |
9. Keystone0 cm | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort0 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 Mountain2 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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. Snowbird0 cm | |
3. Eagle Point Resort0 cm | |
4. Alta- | |
5. Brighton Resort- | |
9. Powder Mountain- | |
10. Snowbasin Resort- | |
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- | |