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 Bear Mountain and Snow Summit to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Mountain17 cm | |
2. Snow Summit17 cm | |
3. Snow Valley15 cm | |
4. Mountain High11 cm | |
5. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts11 cm | |
6. June Mountain5 cm | |
7. Mammoth Mountain5 cm | |
8. Dodge Ridge2 cm | |
9. China Peak2 cm | |
10. Kirkwood2 cm | |
2. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Mountain and Snow Summit to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Mountain17 cm | |
2. Snow Summit17 cm | |
3. Snow Valley15 cm | |
4. Mountain High11 cm | |
5. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts11 cm | |
6. June Mountain5 cm | |
7. Mammoth Mountain5 cm | |
8. China Peak2 cm | |
3. 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 33 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska34 cm | |
2. Mission Ridge2 cm | |
3. White Pass2 cm | |
4. Crystal Mountain1 cm | |
5. Mt Bachelor1 cm | |
6. Lookout Pass Ski Area1 cm | |
7. Silver Mountain1 cm | |
8. Bogus Basin1 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort1 cm | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie1 cm | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wolf Creek10 cm | |
2. Purgatory Resort7 cm | |
3. Telluride5 cm | |
4. Eldora Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Steamboat3 cm | |
7. Snowmass2 cm | |
8. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
9. Winter Park2 cm | |
10. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands8 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia8 cm | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
9. Mad River1 cm | |
10. Paoli Peaks0 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort5 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort4 cm | |
2. Holiday Valley Resort3 cm | |
3. Titus Mountain3 cm | |
5. Mount Snow2 cm | |
6. Stratton2 cm | |
7. Smugglers' Notch Resort2 cm | |
8. Sugarbush Resort2 cm | |
9. Middlebury Snow Bowl2 cm | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brian Head Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort7 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort3 cm | |
3. Powder Mountain2 cm | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
5. Eagle Point Resort2 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
7. Alta1 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort1 cm | |
9. Park City Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Snowbird1 cm | |
9. 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. Kirkwood2 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe2 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort2 cm | |
5. Northstar California Resort2 cm | |
6. Mt Rose2 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl1 cm | |
9. Heavenly1 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe1 cm | |
10. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl8 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort1 cm | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
5. Angel Fire Resort0 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Castle Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Castle Mountain Resort2 cm | |
2. Fernie Alpine Resort1 cm | |
3. SilverStar Mountain Resort1 cm | |
4. Kimberley Alpine Resort0 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort0 cm | |
6. Panorama Mountain Resort0 cm | |
7. Marmot Basin0 cm | |
9. Revelstoke0 cm | |
13. 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 Mountain1 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |