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. 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 45", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood42" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe42" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort34" | |
5. Sugar Bowl33" | |
6. June Mountain27" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain27" | |
8. Heavenly26" | |
9. Donner Ski Ranch26" | |
10. Homewood20" | |
2. 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 45", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood42" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe42" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort34" | |
5. Sugar Bowl33" | |
6. Heavenly26" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch26" | |
8. Homewood20" | |
10. Mt Rose19" | |
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 21", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain21" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort20" | |
3. Mt. Baker19" | |
4. Cypress Mountain19" | |
5. Timberline Lodge18" | |
6. Crystal Mountain17" | |
7. Stevens Pass15" | |
8. Hoodoo14" | |
9. Mt Bachelor14" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows13" | |
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 21", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain21" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort20" | |
3. Cypress Mountain19" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb10" | |
6. Revelstoke7" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort4" | |
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", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain20" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area13" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort10" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
5. Sundance7" | |
6. Alta5" | |
7. Brighton Resort5" | |
9. Snowbird5" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort5" | |
6. 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 27", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain27" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain27" | |
3. China Peak4" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Snow, Stratton, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow5" | |
2. Stratton5" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
4. Whiteface Mountain4" | |
7. Crotched4" | |
8. Mad River Glen4" | |
9. Gore Mountain4" | |
10. Ascutney Outdoors3" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Purgatory Resort and Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort3" | |
3. Keystone2" | |
4. Silverton Mountain2" | |
5. Steamboat1" | |
6. Wolf Creek1" | |
7. Snowmass1" | |
8. Breckenridge1" | |
10. Telluride0" | |
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 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe5" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley3" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
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 Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
2. Blue Mountain1" | |
4. Mont Tremblant1" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
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 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia2" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
3. Afton Alps1" | |
4. The Highlands1" | |
5. Boyne Mountain1" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Mad River- | |
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 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley1" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl1" | |
3. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
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- | |