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 Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 49", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch49" | |
2. Sugar Bowl46" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort44" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe38" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe36" | |
6. Homewood34" | |
8. Kirkwood33" | |
9. Mammoth Mountain31" | |
10. June Mountain29" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 49", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch49" | |
2. Sugar Bowl46" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort44" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe38" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe36" | |
6. Homewood34" | |
8. Mt Rose34" | |
9. Kirkwood33" | |
10. Northstar California Resort26" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bogus Basin and Pomerelle Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bogus Basin13" | |
3. Sun Valley Resort12" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort12" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park10" | |
7. Hoodoo7" | |
8. Willamette Pass7" | |
9. Timberline Lodge7" | |
10. Mt. Baker7" | |
4. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 31", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain31" | |
2. June Mountain29" | |
3. China Peak13" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain10" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort5" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
5. Snowbird4" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
8. Alta2" | |
9. Brighton Resort2" | |
10. Sundance1" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bolton Valley, Cannon Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Bolton Valley4" | |
4. Cannon Mountain4" | |
5. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
6. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
7. Bousquet Mountain3" | |
8. Loon Mountain3" | |
9. Killington3" | |
10. Attitash3" | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain6" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
3. Grouse Mountain5" | |
6. Revelstoke2" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort1" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain3" | |
2. The Highlands3" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
5. Alpine Valley1" | |
6. Afton Alps1" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
9. Mt Brighton0" | |
10. Wilmot0" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
4. Blue Mountain1" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
6. Mont Tremblant1" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowmass, Steamboat, Eldora Mountain Resort, and Crested Butte Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass1" | |
2. Steamboat1" | |
5. Ski Cooper0" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
7. Monarch Mountain0" | |
8. Vail0" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
10. Beaver Creek0" | |
11. 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 Mountain0" | |
2. Wintergreen0" | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 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. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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- | |