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 Crystal Mountain to receive the most snow, with 36 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain35 cm | |
2. Mt Bachelor30 cm | |
3. Hoodoo21 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort16 cm | |
5. White Pass14 cm | |
6. Silver Mountain12 cm | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows11 cm | |
8. Lookout Pass Ski Area10 cm | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie9 cm | |
10. Stevens Pass9 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain11 cm | |
2. Holiday Valley Resort9 cm | |
3. Stowe Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Bolton Valley8 cm | |
5. Mount Snow7 cm | |
6. Stratton7 cm | |
7. Whiteface Mountain7 cm | |
9. Smugglers' Notch Resort6 cm | |
10. Jay Peak Resort6 cm | |
3. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort15 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort15 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe12 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley10 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
6. Ski Apache1 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort16 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb7 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain5 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort5 cm | |
5. Revelstoke5 cm | |
6. Cypress Mountain4 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort2 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort2 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wolf Creek11 cm | |
2. Telluride8 cm | |
3. Silverton Mountain8 cm | |
4. Purgatory Resort8 cm | |
5. Monarch Mountain6 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area3 cm | |
7. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Winter Park1 cm | |
9. Keystone1 cm | |
10. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain10 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne8 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix5 cm | |
6. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
7. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park8 cm | |
2. Mountain High4 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain4 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch4 cm | |
5. Snow Summit3 cm | |
6. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts3 cm | |
7. Kirkwood3 cm | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe3 cm | |
9. Bear Valley Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley7 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
4. The Highlands6 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
8. Mt Crescent0 cm | |
9. Afton Alps- | |
10. Mad River- | |
9. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Kirkwood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, Heavenly, and Northstar California Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch4 cm | |
2. Kirkwood3 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe3 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl2 cm | |
7. Heavenly2 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort1 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe1 cm | |
10. Homewood1 cm | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mountain High, Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, Mt Baldy Ski Lifts, Snow Valley, June Mountain, and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mountain High4 cm | |
2. Bear Mountain4 cm | |
3. Snow Summit3 cm | |
4. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts3 cm | |
5. Snow Valley2 cm | |
6. June Mountain2 cm | |
7. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
8. China Peak- | |
11. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brian Head Resort, Deer Valley Resort, and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort2 cm | |
2. Deer Valley Resort2 cm | |
3. Sundance1 cm | |
4. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
5. Eagle Point Resort1 cm | |
6. Snowbasin Resort1 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Alta0 cm | |
9. Brighton Resort0 cm | |
10. Park City Mountain Resort0 cm | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl6 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort3 cm | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley0 cm | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |