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, Snow Summit, and China Peak to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Mountain12 cm | |
2. Snow Summit12 cm | |
3. China Peak11 cm | |
4. Snow Valley8 cm | |
5. Dodge Ridge7 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort7 cm | |
7. Mountain High6 cm | |
8. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts6 cm | |
9. Kirkwood4 cm | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
2. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, and China Peak to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Mountain12 cm | |
2. Snow Summit12 cm | |
3. China Peak11 cm | |
4. Snow Valley8 cm | |
5. Mountain High6 cm | |
6. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts6 cm | |
7. June Mountain2 cm | |
8. Mammoth Mountain2 cm | |
3. 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 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort12 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort5 cm | |
3. Powder Mountain5 cm | |
4. Sundance5 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
6. Cherry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
7. Alta2 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort2 cm | |
9. Park City Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Snowbird2 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 | |
5. Steamboat4 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area3 cm | |
8. Snowmass2 cm | |
9. Winter Park2 cm | |
10. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
5. 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 28 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska28 cm | |
2. Mission Ridge2 cm | |
3. White Pass2 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor1 cm | |
5. Lookout Pass Ski Area1 cm | |
6. Pomerelle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Silver Mountain1 cm | |
8. Bogus Basin1 cm | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie1 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort7 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort5 cm | |
3. Kirkwood4 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
5. Heavenly3 cm | |
6. Northstar California Resort2 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl2 cm | |
9. Mt Rose2 cm | |
10. Homewood2 cm | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
4. The Highlands5 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
9. Seven Oaks Recreation0 cm | |
10. Mad River0 cm | |
8. 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 | |
9. 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. Stowe Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Holiday Valley Resort3 cm | |
4. Titus Mountain3 cm | |
5. Mount Snow2 cm | |
6. Stratton2 cm | |
8. Smugglers' Notch Resort2 cm | |
9. Middlebury Snow Bowl2 cm | |
10. Bolton Valley1 cm | |
10. 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- | |
11. 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 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl4 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort1 cm | |
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. SilverStar Mountain Resort1 cm | |
3. Fernie Alpine Resort0 cm | |
4. Kimberley Alpine Resort0 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort0 cm | |
6. Panorama Mountain Resort0 cm | |
7. Marmot Basin0 cm | |
10. Lake Louise- | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |