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 Boreal Mountain Resort and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 84 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort84 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl84 cm | |
3. Kirkwood73 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe73 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort60 cm | |
6. Heavenly56 cm | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch56 cm | |
8. Homewood50 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort42 cm | |
10. Mt Rose37 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 84 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort84 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl84 cm | |
3. Kirkwood73 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe73 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort60 cm | |
6. Heavenly56 cm | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch56 cm | |
8. Homewood50 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort42 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe36 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. Crystal Mountain44 cm | |
6. Stevens Pass39 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor35 cm | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows33 cm | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie31 cm | |
10. Timberline Lodge26 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. Revelstoke17 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort15 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort13 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort11 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort10 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 46 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain47 cm | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area34 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort22 cm | |
4. Snowbasin Resort21 cm | |
5. Sundance17 cm | |
6. Alta11 cm | |
7. Brighton Resort11 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort11 cm | |
9. Snowbird11 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort11 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Snow, Stratton, 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. Mount Snow13 cm | |
2. Stratton13 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort12 cm | |
4. Gore Mountain12 cm | |
5. Cannon Mountain12 cm | |
6. Whiteface Mountain11 cm | |
7. Titus Mountain10 cm | |
8. Bolton Valley10 cm | |
9. Smugglers' Notch Resort10 cm | |
10. Crotched9 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 25 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain26 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain26 cm | |
3. China Peak1 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. Keystone4 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin4 cm | |
8. Silverton Mountain4 cm | |
9. Steamboat2 cm | |
10. Beaver Creek2 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. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. 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 | |
11. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
2. The Highlands6 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
5. Afton Alps2 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
9. Wilmot0 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0 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, Arizona Snowbowl, and Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley4 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl2 cm | |
3. Sunrise Park Resort2 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- | |