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 12", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska12" | |
2. Summit at Snoqualmie4" | |
3. Bluewood3" | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows3" | |
5. Mt. Baker3" | |
6. Silver Mountain2" | |
8. Stevens Pass2" | |
9. Mt Bachelor2" | |
10. Timberline Lodge2" | |
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 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands5" | |
2. Mount Bohemia4" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
4. Boyne Mountain2" | |
5. Mt Brighton1" | |
7. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
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 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Norquay2" | |
3. Revelstoke1" | |
4. Lake Louise1" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort1" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb1" | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort1" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Hidden Valley, Stowe Mountain Resort, Laurel Mountain, Bolton Valley, Holiday Valley Resort, BigRock Mountain, Blue Hills Ski Area, Jay Peak Resort, Cannon Mountain, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Waterville Valley, Mad River Glen, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Pleasant Mountain, Wachusett Mountain, Loon Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, and Bretton Woods to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Hidden Valley1" | |
4. Laurel Mountain1" | |
5. Bolton Valley1" | |
7. BigRock Mountain1" | |
8. Blue Hills Ski Area1" | |
9. Jay Peak Resort1" | |
10. Cannon Mountain1" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Winter Park, Keystone, Vail, Silverton Mountain, and Breckenridge to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
2. Winter Park1" | |
3. Keystone1" | |
4. Vail1" | |
5. Silverton Mountain1" | |
6. Breckenridge1" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
10. Aspen Highlands0" | |
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 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
3. Blue Mountain1" | |
4. Mont Tremblant1" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Ober Mountain0" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
8. 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 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
2. Sundance0" | |
3. Alta- | |
5. Brighton Resort- | |
8. Powder Mountain- | |
9. Snowbasin Resort- | |
10. 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 |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl0" | |
5. Heavenly- | |
6. Homewood- | |
7. Kirkwood- | |
9. Palisades Tahoe- | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
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 |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl0" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
5. China Peak- | |
6. Dodge Ridge- | |
7. Heavenly- | |
8. Homewood- | |
9. June Mountain- | |
10. Kirkwood- | |
12. 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- | |
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- | |