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 Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 46 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor46 cm | |
2. Crystal Mountain43 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker42 cm | |
4. Stevens Pass32 cm | |
5. White Pass30 cm | |
6. Hoodoo28 cm | |
7. Grouse Mountain26 cm | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort26 cm | |
9. Cypress Mountain24 cm | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie23 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort25 cm | |
2. Bolton Valley23 cm | |
3. Smugglers' Notch Resort22 cm | |
4. Titus Mountain21 cm | |
5. Mad River Glen21 cm | |
6. Whiteface Mountain18 cm | |
7. Jay Peak Resort18 cm | |
8. Cannon Mountain17 cm | |
9. Loon Mountain15 cm | |
10. Wildcat Mountain15 cm | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain26 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort26 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain24 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb17 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort15 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort11 cm | |
7. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort11 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort10 cm | |
9. Revelstoke9 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort9 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Deer Valley Resort, Cherry Peak Ski Area, and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Deer Valley Resort12 cm | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area12 cm | |
3. Powder Mountain12 cm | |
4. Sundance9 cm | |
5. Alta7 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort7 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. Snowbird7 cm | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort7 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort4 cm | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort13 cm | |
2. Blue Mountain12 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone11 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort8 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Telluride to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Telluride13 cm | |
2. Silverton Mountain9 cm | |
3. Purgatory Resort7 cm | |
4. Wolf Creek6 cm | |
5. Monarch Mountain4 cm | |
6. Winter Park3 cm | |
7. Ski Cooper2 cm | |
8. Vail2 cm | |
9. Eldora Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Keystone2 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 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park13 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Sugar Bowl4 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
5. Kirkwood3 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe3 cm | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch3 cm | |
8. Heavenly2 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort2 cm | |
10. Homewood2 cm | |
8. 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 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort11 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley7 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe4 cm | |
4. Angel Fire Resort3 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain3 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
9. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Donner Ski Ranch, Heavenly, Northstar California Resort, Mt Rose, and Homewood to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort4 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl4 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
4. Kirkwood3 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe3 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch3 cm | |
7. Heavenly2 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort2 cm | |
9. Mt Rose2 cm | |
10. Homewood2 cm | |
10. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Lemmon Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley9 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl6 cm | |
3. Sunrise Park Resort5 cm | |
11. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
3. The Highlands3 cm | |
4. Afton Alps2 cm | |
5. Sundown Mountain2 cm | |
6. Wilmot2 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
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. June Mountain1 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |