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. 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 152 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort152 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl145 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch132 cm | |
4. Palisades Tahoe129 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe112 cm | |
6. Mt Rose112 cm | |
7. Homewood104 cm | |
8. Bear Valley Mountain Resort93 cm | |
9. Kirkwood87 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort68 cm | |
2. 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 152 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort152 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl145 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch132 cm | |
4. Palisades Tahoe129 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe112 cm | |
6. Homewood104 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort93 cm | |
8. Kirkwood87 cm | |
9. Mammoth Mountain70 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort68 cm | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Timberline Lodge, Brundage Mountain Resort, and Mt Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 41 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Timberline Lodge42 cm | |
2. Brundage Mountain Resort41 cm | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows40 cm | |
4. Mt Shasta Ski Park36 cm | |
5. Sun Valley Resort34 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker29 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor25 cm | |
8. White Pass25 cm | |
9. Hoodoo25 cm | |
10. Pomerelle Mountain Resort25 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort34 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain33 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort31 cm | |
4. Alta30 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort28 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort26 cm | |
7. Snowbird25 cm | |
8. Deer Valley Resort22 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area19 cm | |
10. Sundance3 cm | |
5. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 69 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain70 cm | |
2. June Mountain60 cm | |
3. China Peak20 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. 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 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort15 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain14 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain11 cm | |
4. Castle Mountain Resort10 cm | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort6 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb6 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort5 cm | |
8. Banff Sunshine Village5 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort5 cm | |
10. Revelstoke5 cm | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cannon Mountain, Loon Mountain, and Stowe Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain8 cm | |
2. Loon Mountain7 cm | |
3. Stowe Mountain Resort7 cm | |
4. Jay Peak Resort6 cm | |
5. Smugglers' Notch Resort6 cm | |
6. Bolton Valley6 cm | |
7. Wildcat Mountain6 cm | |
8. Mount Snow5 cm | |
9. Sunday River5 cm | |
10. Titus Mountain5 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia9 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
3. The Highlands2 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
7. Afton Alps1 cm | |
8. Wilmot1 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
10. Mad River0 cm | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne3 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone1 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat and Ski Cooper to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3 cm | |
2. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
3. Loveland Ski Area1 cm | |
4. Keystone1 cm | |
5. Snowmass1 cm | |
6. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin0 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek0 cm | |
9. Winter Park0 cm | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort0 cm | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Wintergreen0 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
3. 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- | |