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 Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 44", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort44" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch42" | |
3. Sugar Bowl42" | |
4. Kirkwood34" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe33" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe32" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain28" | |
9. June Mountain28" | |
10. Northstar California Resort27" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 44", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort44" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch42" | |
3. Sugar Bowl42" | |
4. Kirkwood34" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe33" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe32" | |
8. Mt Rose29" | |
10. Homewood26" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park17" | |
2. Sun Valley Resort16" | |
3. Bogus Basin13" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort12" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
6. Cypress Mountain9" | |
8. Grouse Mountain8" | |
9. Willamette Pass7" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows7" | |
4. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain28" | |
2. June Mountain28" | |
3. China Peak13" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
2. Cypress Mountain9" | |
4. Grouse Mountain8" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort1" | |
10. Panorama Mountain Resort1" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wildcat Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wildcat Mountain5" | |
2. Cannon Mountain4" | |
4. Sugarloaf4" | |
5. Loon Mountain4" | |
6. Mount Snow4" | |
7. Jiminy Peak4" | |
8. Waterville Valley4" | |
9. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
10. Bolton Valley3" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain, Cherry Peak Ski Area, and Deer Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain3" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
4. Alta2" | |
5. Brighton Resort2" | |
6. Snowbird2" | |
8. Sundance2" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant4" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Blue Mountain1" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands5" | |
2. Mount Bohemia3" | |
3. Boyne Mountain3" | |
4. Mad River1" | |
5. Mt Brighton1" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
8. Alpine Valley1" | |
10. Afton Alps1" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2" | |
3. Winter Park0" | |
4. Snowmass0" | |
5. Keystone0" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
7. Breckenridge0" | |
8. Beaver Creek0" | |
9. Monarch Mountain0" | |
10. Vail0" | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wintergreen to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wintergreen2" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
12. 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 |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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- | |