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 Mountain High and Mt Baldy Ski Lifts to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mountain High15 cm | |
2. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts15 cm | |
3. Snow Valley13 cm | |
4. China Peak12 cm | |
5. Bear Mountain10 cm | |
6. Snow Summit10 cm | |
7. June Mountain5 cm | |
8. Mammoth Mountain5 cm | |
9. Dodge Ridge5 cm | |
10. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
2. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mountain High and Mt Baldy Ski Lifts to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mountain High15 cm | |
2. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts15 cm | |
3. Snow Valley13 cm | |
4. China Peak12 cm | |
5. Bear Mountain10 cm | |
6. Snow Summit10 cm | |
7. June Mountain5 cm | |
8. Mammoth Mountain5 cm | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Deer Valley Resort and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Deer Valley Resort7 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort7 cm | |
3. Sundance6 cm | |
4. Alta5 cm | |
5. Brian Head Resort5 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort5 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort5 cm | |
8. Snowbird5 cm | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort5 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain4 cm | |
4. 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 30 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska30 cm | |
2. Mt Bachelor1 cm | |
3. Pomerelle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
4. Bogus Basin1 cm | |
5. Sun Valley Resort1 cm | |
6. Bluewood0 cm | |
7. Panorama Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Lookout Pass Ski Area0 cm | |
9. White Pass0 cm | |
10. Magic Mountain Resort0 cm | |
5. 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 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
2. The Highlands7 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
8. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Stoneham Mountain Resort, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne0 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
7. 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 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
2. Diamond Peak Ski Resort4 cm | |
3. Kirkwood2 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe2 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl2 cm | |
7. Heavenly2 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort1 cm | |
9. Donner Ski Ranch1 cm | |
10. Mt Rose1 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat5 cm | |
2. Wolf Creek3 cm | |
3. Eldora Mountain Resort3 cm | |
4. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
5. Keystone2 cm | |
6. Purgatory Resort1 cm | |
7. Winter Park1 cm | |
8. Telluride1 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
10. Silverton Mountain1 cm | |
9. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Mount Snow, Stratton, Holiday Valley Resort, Cannon Mountain, Titus Mountain, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Loon Mountain, and Whiteface Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort3 cm | |
2. Mount Snow2 cm | |
3. Stratton2 cm | |
4. Holiday Valley Resort2 cm | |
5. Cannon Mountain2 cm | |
6. Titus Mountain1 cm | |
7. Smugglers' Notch Resort1 cm | |
8. Stowe Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Loon Mountain1 cm | |
10. Whiteface Mountain1 cm | |
10. 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 Mountain1 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
11. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 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. Castle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
2. Panorama Mountain Resort0 cm | |
3. Marmot Basin0 cm | |
4. SilverStar Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Lake Louise- | |
9. Revelstoke- | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb- | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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 Snowbowl0 cm | |