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 33 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska34 cm | |
2. Summit at Snoqualmie10 cm | |
3. Crystal Mountain7 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker7 cm | |
5. Silver Mountain6 cm | |
6. Bluewood5 cm | |
7. Lookout Pass Ski Area5 cm | |
8. Stevens Pass4 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows4 cm | |
10. Timberline Lodge4 cm | |
2. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands12 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia10 cm | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area7 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Paoli Peaks1 cm | |
9. Wilmot1 cm | |
10. Hidden Valley0 cm | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Norquay and Castle Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Norquay4 cm | |
2. Castle Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Revelstoke4 cm | |
4. Lake Louise4 cm | |
5. Banff Sunshine Village3 cm | |
6. SilverStar Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort2 cm | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb2 cm | |
10. Panorama Mountain Resort2 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect BigRock Mountain, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, Jay Peak Resort, Killington, Stratton, Cannon Mountain, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Waterville Valley, Mad River Glen, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Blue Hills Ski Area, Pleasant Mountain, Wachusett Mountain, Okemo Mountain Resort, Loon Mountain, Sugarbush Resort, Wildcat Mountain, and Bretton Woods to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. BigRock Mountain3 cm | |
3. Stowe Mountain Resort3 cm | |
4. Bolton Valley2 cm | |
5. Hidden Valley2 cm | |
6. Laurel Mountain2 cm | |
7. Jay Peak Resort2 cm | |
8. Killington2 cm | |
9. Stratton2 cm | |
10. Cannon Mountain2 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Winter Park, Keystone, Vail, Silverton Mountain, Breckenridge, and Copper Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Winter Park2 cm | |
2. Keystone2 cm | |
3. Vail2 cm | |
4. Silverton Mountain1 cm | |
5. Breckenridge1 cm | |
6. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Loveland Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
10. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. 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 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
7. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
9. 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. Powder Mountain0 cm | |
2. Alta- | |
4. Brighton Resort- | |
8. Snowbasin Resort- | |
9. Snowbird- | |
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- | |