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 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 71 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort70 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort69 cm | |
3. Sugar Bowl69 cm | |
4. Kirkwood64 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe64 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch56 cm | |
7. Heavenly42 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort37 cm | |
9. Mt Rose37 cm | |
10. Homewood36 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 71 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort70 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort69 cm | |
3. Sugar Bowl69 cm | |
4. Kirkwood64 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe64 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch56 cm | |
7. Heavenly42 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort37 cm | |
9. Homewood36 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe35 cm | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 61 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain60 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain58 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort57 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker49 cm | |
5. Stevens Pass39 cm | |
6. Crystal Mountain36 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor33 cm | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie31 cm | |
9. Hoodoo26 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows26 cm | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 61 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain60 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain58 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort57 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb24 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort22 cm | |
6. Revelstoke16 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort13 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort11 cm | |
9. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort10 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort10 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area27 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain26 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort15 cm | |
4. Snowbasin Resort14 cm | |
5. Sundance13 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 Stowe Mountain Resort, Mount Snow, Jay Peak Resort, Gore Mountain, and Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort12 cm | |
2. Mount Snow12 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort12 cm | |
4. Gore Mountain12 cm | |
5. Cannon Mountain12 cm | |
6. Stratton11 cm | |
7. Whiteface Mountain11 cm | |
8. Titus Mountain10 cm | |
9. Okemo Mountain Resort10 cm | |
10. Killington10 cm | |
7. 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 33 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain34 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain34 cm | |
3. China Peak3 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Purgatory Resort, Wolf Creek, and Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort7 cm | |
2. Wolf Creek7 cm | |
3. Eldora Mountain Resort6 cm | |
4. Winter Park6 cm | |
5. Telluride6 cm | |
6. Steamboat4 cm | |
7. Keystone4 cm | |
8. Arapahoe Basin4 cm | |
9. Loveland Ski Area4 cm | |
10. Silverton Mountain4 cm | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe11 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley7 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort7 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain3 cm | |
5. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands7 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
7. Afton Alps2 cm | |
8. Wilmot0 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
11. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Lemmon Ski Valley, Sunrise Park Resort, and Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley3 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort2 cm | |
3. Arizona Snowbowl2 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 Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |