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. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 11 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 86 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl86 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch83 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort82 cm | |
4. Palisades Tahoe68 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe58 cm | |
6. Homewood55 cm | |
7. Kirkwood51 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort44 cm | |
9. Mt Rose43 cm | |
10. Heavenly35 cm | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 81 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park82 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort71 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker41 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor41 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort38 cm | |
6. Willamette Pass35 cm | |
7. Hoodoo35 cm | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows34 cm | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb34 cm | |
10. Cypress Mountain32 cm | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 71 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort71 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort38 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb34 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain32 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain31 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort12 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort12 cm | |
8. Revelstoke8 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort4 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort23 cm | |
2. Snowbird16 cm | |
3. Alta14 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort14 cm | |
5. Powder Mountain13 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort13 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort13 cm | |
8. Sundance13 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort13 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area10 cm | |
5. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain34 cm | |
2. June Mountain24 cm | |
3. China Peak20 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort16 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone14 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain9 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stratton, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Jay Peak Resort, Bromley Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Mount Snow, Bolton Valley, Killington, Waterville Valley, Ragged Mountain, Okemo Mountain Resort, and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stratton5 cm | |
2. Magic Mountain Ski Area5 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort5 cm | |
4. Bromley Mountain5 cm | |
5. Cannon Mountain5 cm | |
6. Mount Snow5 cm | |
7. Bolton Valley4 cm | |
8. Killington4 cm | |
9. Waterville Valley4 cm | |
10. Ragged Mountain4 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat5 cm | |
3. Snowmass3 cm | |
4. Winter Park3 cm | |
5. Sunlight Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Aspen Highlands2 cm | |
7. Aspen Mountain2 cm | |
8. Vail2 cm | |
9. Eldora Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
2. The Highlands4 cm | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
4. Afton Alps3 cm | |
5. Mount Bohemia2 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
7. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
9. Mad River0 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area0 cm | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. 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- | |