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 43 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska42 cm | |
2. White Pass3 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker3 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor3 cm | |
5. Lookout Pass Ski Area2 cm | |
6. Crystal Mountain2 cm | |
7. Silver Mountain1 cm | |
8. Revelstoke1 cm | |
9. Stevens Pass1 cm | |
10. Kimberley Alpine Resort1 cm | |
2. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands and Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands11 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia9 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Mad River0 cm | |
10. Afton Alps- | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak4 cm | |
2. Bear Mountain4 cm | |
3. Snow Summit4 cm | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Sugar Bowl3 cm | |
6. June Mountain3 cm | |
7. Mammoth Mountain3 cm | |
8. Snow Valley3 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort2 cm | |
10. Heavenly2 cm | |
4. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak4 cm | |
2. Bear Mountain4 cm | |
3. Snow Summit4 cm | |
4. June Mountain3 cm | |
5. Mammoth Mountain3 cm | |
6. Snow Valley3 cm | |
7. Mountain High2 cm | |
8. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts2 cm | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort5 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Sugar Bowl3 cm | |
4. Northstar California Resort2 cm | |
5. Mt Rose2 cm | |
6. Heavenly2 cm | |
7. Homewood2 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe1 cm | |
9. Bear Valley Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch1 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Eldora Mountain Resort, Wolf Creek, Winter Park, Loveland Ski Area, Purgatory Resort, Steamboat, Keystone, Ski Cooper, Arapahoe Basin, and Vail to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eldora Mountain Resort3 cm | |
2. Wolf Creek3 cm | |
3. Winter Park3 cm | |
4. Loveland Ski Area3 cm | |
5. Purgatory Resort2 cm | |
6. Steamboat2 cm | |
7. Keystone2 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper2 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
10. Vail1 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne0 cm | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Jay Peak Resort, Holiday Valley Resort, Hidden Valley, Laurel Mountain, and Smugglers' Notch Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Jay Peak Resort2 cm | |
3. Holiday Valley Resort2 cm | |
4. Hidden Valley2 cm | |
5. Laurel Mountain1 cm | |
6. Smugglers' Notch Resort1 cm | |
7. Stowe Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Bolton Valley1 cm | |
9. Titus Mountain1 cm | |
10. Mad River Glen1 cm | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain, Cherry Peak Ski Area, and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain4 cm | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort2 cm | |
4. Brian Head Resort1 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
6. Eagle Point Resort1 cm | |
7. Alta0 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort0 cm | |
9. Park City Mountain Resort0 cm | |
10. Snowbird0 cm | |
10. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Castle Mountain Resort, Lake Louise, and Mount Norquay to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Castle Mountain Resort3 cm | |
2. Lake Louise1 cm | |
3. Mount Norquay1 cm | |
4. Revelstoke1 cm | |
5. Kimberley Alpine Resort1 cm | |
6. Banff Sunshine Village1 cm | |
7. Panorama Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb1 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort1 cm | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
2. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
4. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
5. Angel Fire Resort0 cm | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
7. Ski Apache- | |
12. 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. Snowshoe Mountain1 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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 Snowbowl1 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |