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 58 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska58 cm | |
2. White Pass3 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker3 cm | |
4. Revelstoke2 cm | |
5. Stevens Pass1 cm | |
6. Kimberley Alpine Resort1 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor1 cm | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows1 cm | |
9. Timberline Lodge1 cm | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie1 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 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands11 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia8 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
6. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
9. Mad River0 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0 cm | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Dodge Ridge, Kirkwood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Northstar California Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge5 cm | |
2. Kirkwood4 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
4. Northstar California Resort4 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl4 cm | |
7. Heavenly3 cm | |
8. June Mountain3 cm | |
9. Mammoth Mountain3 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe3 cm | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Kirkwood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Northstar California Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort6 cm | |
2. Kirkwood4 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
4. Northstar California Resort4 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl4 cm | |
7. Heavenly3 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe3 cm | |
9. Bear Valley Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Mt Rose2 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundance and Deer Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundance6 cm | |
2. Deer Valley Resort6 cm | |
3. Alta3 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort3 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort3 cm | |
6. Snowbird3 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Snowbasin Resort2 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat7 cm | |
2. Loveland Ski Area4 cm | |
3. Ski Cooper3 cm | |
4. Eldora Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Wolf Creek3 cm | |
6. Winter Park3 cm | |
7. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Purgatory Resort2 cm | |
9. Keystone2 cm | |
10. Vail2 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and Mont Tremblant 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 Holiday Valley Resort, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Jay Peak Resort, Titus Mountain, and Smugglers' Notch Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort3 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort2 cm | |
4. Titus Mountain2 cm | |
5. Smugglers' Notch Resort1 cm | |
6. Stowe Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Bolton Valley1 cm | |
8. Laurel Mountain1 cm | |
9. Hidden Valley1 cm | |
10. Mount Snow1 cm | |
9. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, Snow Valley, and China Peak to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain3 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain3 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain2 cm | |
4. Snow Summit2 cm | |
5. Snow Valley2 cm | |
6. China Peak1 cm | |
7. Mountain High1 cm | |
8. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts1 cm | |
10. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Castle Mountain Resort, Revelstoke, 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. Revelstoke2 cm | |
3. Mount Norquay1 cm | |
4. Lake Louise1 cm | |
5. Kimberley Alpine Resort1 cm | |
6. Panorama Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Banff Sunshine Village1 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb1 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. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort0 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
5. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
6. Taos Ski Valley0 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. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
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 Snowbowl0 cm | |