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 79 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska80 cm | |
2. Revelstoke1 cm | |
3. Fernie Alpine Resort0 cm | |
4. Stevens Pass0 cm | |
5. Mt. Baker0 cm | |
6. Big White Ski Resort0 cm | |
7. 49 Degrees North- | |
8. Bluewood- | |
9. Crystal Mountain- | |
10. Hoodoo- | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Laurel Mountain, Hidden Valley, Mountain Creek, Mount Snow, Stratton, Ski Butternut, Okemo Mountain Resort, Killington, Bousquet Mountain, Roundtop Mountain Resort, Mohawk Mountain, Catamount Mountain Resort, and Camelback to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Laurel Mountain8 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley8 cm | |
4. Mountain Creek7 cm | |
5. Mount Snow7 cm | |
6. Stratton7 cm | |
7. Ski Butternut7 cm | |
8. Okemo Mountain Resort7 cm | |
9. Killington7 cm | |
10. Bousquet Mountain7 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 Bohemia17 cm | |
3. The Highlands14 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area8 cm | |
5. Seven Oaks Recreation2 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
7. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
9. Mt Crescent1 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain10 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Vail, Beaver Creek, Eldora Mountain Resort, Loveland Ski Area, Winter Park, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, and Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Vail3 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
3. Eldora Mountain Resort3 cm | |
4. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
5. Winter Park2 cm | |
6. Aspen Highlands2 cm | |
7. Aspen Mountain2 cm | |
8. Steamboat1 cm | |
9. Keystone1 cm | |
10. Arapahoe Basin1 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 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain7 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain5 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain4 cm | |
4. Wintergreen3 cm | |
7. 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. Revelstoke1 cm | |
3. Marmot Basin0 cm | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort0 cm | |
5. Lake Louise0 cm | |
6. Big White Ski Resort0 cm | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 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. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort0 cm | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
9. 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- | |
10. 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- | |
11. 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- | |
12. 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- | |
13. Utah
The Utah 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 |
|---|---|
1. Alta- | |
3. Brighton Resort- | |
7. Powder Mountain- | |
8. Snowbasin Resort- | |
9. Snowbird- | |