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 48 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain47 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker42 cm | |
3. Mt Bachelor36 cm | |
4. Stevens Pass32 cm | |
5. Hoodoo31 cm | |
6. White Pass30 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 Bolton Valley and Smugglers' Notch Resort to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bolton Valley23 cm | |
2. Smugglers' Notch Resort22 cm | |
3. Titus Mountain21 cm | |
4. Mad River Glen21 cm | |
5. Whiteface Mountain18 cm | |
6. Jay Peak Resort18 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain17 cm | |
8. Loon Mountain15 cm | |
9. Wildcat Mountain15 cm | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl14 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. Revelstoke12 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort11 cm | |
8. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort11 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort10 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort9 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area16 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain15 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort12 cm | |
4. Sundance10 cm | |
5. Alta6 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort6 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort6 cm | |
8. Snowbird6 cm | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort6 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort2 cm | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park, Boreal Mountain Resort, and Sugar Bowl 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 Resort13 cm | |
3. Sugar Bowl13 cm | |
4. Kirkwood7 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe7 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort6 cm | |
7. Heavenly5 cm | |
8. Homewood4 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe4 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort4 cm | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort13 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl13 cm | |
3. Kirkwood7 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe7 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort6 cm | |
6. Heavenly5 cm | |
7. Homewood4 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe4 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort4 cm | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch3 cm | |
7. 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 | |
8. 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 Mountain3 cm | |
6. Ski Cooper3 cm | |
7. Winter Park3 cm | |
8. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
9. Vail2 cm | |
10. Eldora Mountain Resort2 cm | |
9. 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 Mountain1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Brighton and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
3. The Highlands4 cm | |
4. Sundown Mountain3 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
6. Wilmot2 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
9. Afton Alps0 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
11. 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 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley8 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl5 cm | |
3. Sunrise Park Resort5 cm | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain3 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain3 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain0 cm | |
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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |