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 71 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska72 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker4 cm | |
3. SilverStar Mountain Resort3 cm | |
4. Revelstoke3 cm | |
5. Stevens Pass2 cm | |
6. Crystal Mountain2 cm | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb2 cm | |
8. Big White Ski Resort2 cm | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie1 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Blue Hills Ski Area, Mountain Creek, and Hidden Valley to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Blue Hills Ski Area7 cm | |
3. Mountain Creek7 cm | |
4. Hidden Valley7 cm | |
5. Laurel Mountain6 cm | |
6. Wachusett Mountain6 cm | |
7. Mount Sunapee6 cm | |
8. Thunder Ridge6 cm | |
9. Crotched6 cm | |
10. Mohawk Mountain6 cm | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia14 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain11 cm | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
4. The Highlands7 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
9. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
10. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone9 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne0 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect SilverStar Mountain Resort, Revelstoke, Whistler Blackcomb, Big White Ski Resort, Mount Norquay, Marmot Basin, Lake Louise, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, and Panorama Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. SilverStar Mountain Resort3 cm | |
2. Revelstoke3 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb2 cm | |
4. Big White Ski Resort2 cm | |
5. Mount Norquay2 cm | |
6. Marmot Basin2 cm | |
7. Lake Louise1 cm | |
9. Panorama Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort1 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. Beech Mountain4 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain4 cm | |
4. Wintergreen2 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Vail, Beaver Creek, Winter Park, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Copper Mountain Resort, and Loveland Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Vail3 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek2 cm | |
3. Winter Park2 cm | |
4. Aspen Highlands2 cm | |
5. Aspen Mountain2 cm | |
6. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Loveland Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
10. Snowmass1 cm | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1 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- | |