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 Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 43 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass44 cm | |
2. Crystal Mountain40 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker40 cm | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie35 cm | |
5. Mt Bachelor31 cm | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows25 cm | |
7. Timberline Lodge25 cm | |
8. Willamette Pass23 cm | |
9. White Pass23 cm | |
10. Grouse Mountain22 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort21 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl21 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch21 cm | |
4. Palisades Tahoe17 cm | |
5. Kirkwood16 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe16 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort16 cm | |
8. Homewood12 cm | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park12 cm | |
10. Heavenly11 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort21 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl21 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch21 cm | |
4. Palisades Tahoe17 cm | |
5. Kirkwood16 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe16 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort16 cm | |
8. Homewood12 cm | |
9. Heavenly11 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort8 cm | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, and Cypress Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain22 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort21 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain19 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort17 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb14 cm | |
6. Revelstoke13 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort13 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort10 cm | |
9. Banff Sunshine Village9 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort9 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain20 cm | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area18 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort12 cm | |
4. Sundance11 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort11 cm | |
6. Alta7 cm | |
7. Brighton Resort7 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort7 cm | |
9. Snowbird7 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort7 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Titus Mountain, Stratton, Cannon Mountain, Mount Snow, Whiteface Mountain, Killington, Berkshire East, Stowe Mountain Resort, Gore Mountain, Bolton Valley, Jay Peak Resort, and Bretton Woods to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain11 cm | |
2. Stratton10 cm | |
3. Cannon Mountain10 cm | |
4. Mount Snow10 cm | |
5. Whiteface Mountain9 cm | |
6. Killington9 cm | |
7. Berkshire East9 cm | |
8. Stowe Mountain Resort9 cm | |
9. Gore Mountain9 cm | |
10. Bolton Valley9 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wolf Creek, Telluride, Silverton Mountain, and Monarch Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wolf Creek8 cm | |
2. Telluride8 cm | |
3. Silverton Mountain7 cm | |
4. Monarch Mountain7 cm | |
5. Purgatory Resort5 cm | |
6. Steamboat4 cm | |
7. Winter Park4 cm | |
8. Eldora Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper2 cm | |
10. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, and Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe8 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort7 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley7 cm | |
4. Angel Fire Resort4 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Calabogie Peaks Resort7 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
6. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, The Highlands, Wilmot, Boyne Mountain, Afton Alps, Alpine Valley Ski Area, and Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
2. The Highlands3 cm | |
3. Wilmot2 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
5. Afton Alps2 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
7. Sundown Mountain2 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley0 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 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley12 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort2 cm | |
3. Arizona Snowbowl1 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 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain7 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain7 cm | |
3. China Peak1 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain0 cm | |
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- | |