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 Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 86 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska87 cm | |
2. Pomerelle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
3. Magic Mountain Resort1 cm | |
4. Silver Mountain0 cm | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort0 cm | |
6. 49 Degrees North0 cm | |
7. Mt Spokane0 cm | |
8. Bluewood- | |
9. Crystal Mountain- | |
10. Hoodoo- | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Laurel Mountain, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, and Pleasant Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Laurel Mountain9 cm | |
3. Pleasant Mountain9 cm | |
4. Sugarloaf9 cm | |
5. Wildcat Mountain8 cm | |
6. Hidden Valley8 cm | |
7. Stratton8 cm | |
8. Cranmore Mountain Resort8 cm | |
9. Cannon Mountain8 cm | |
10. Loon Mountain8 cm | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain20 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia16 cm | |
3. The Highlands10 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley7 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
6. Mad River3 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
10. Snow Creek0 cm | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Mont Tremblant, and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant7 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne6 cm | |
4. Stoneham Mountain Resort6 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Eldora Mountain Resort, Vail, and Loveland Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eldora Mountain Resort5 cm | |
2. Vail4 cm | |
3. Loveland Ski Area4 cm | |
4. Winter Park4 cm | |
5. Beaver Creek2 cm | |
6. Steamboat2 cm | |
7. Keystone2 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper2 cm | |
9. Silverton Mountain2 cm | |
10. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
6. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain9 cm | |
2. Wintergreen3 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain3 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain2 cm | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbird, Alta, Brighton Resort, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird4 cm | |
2. Alta2 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort2 cm | |
4. Solitude Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
7. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
8. Sundance0 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area- | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley, Angel Fire Resort, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley3 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort3 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort2 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
5. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
9. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Castle Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Castle Mountain Resort2 cm | |
2. Marmot Basin0 cm | |
3. Fernie Alpine Resort0 cm | |
6. Lake Louise- | |
7. Revelstoke- | |
10. Big White Ski Resort- | |
10. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. California
The California region includes 20 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. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |
13. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 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. Arizona Snowbowl- | |