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 Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 112 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort112 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch107 cm | |
3. Sugar Bowl106 cm | |
4. Kirkwood87 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort86 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe84 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe81 cm | |
8. Mammoth Mountain71 cm | |
9. June Mountain71 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort68 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 112 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort112 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch107 cm | |
3. Sugar Bowl106 cm | |
4. Kirkwood87 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort86 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe84 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe81 cm | |
8. Mt Rose73 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort68 cm | |
10. Homewood67 cm | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 43 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park44 cm | |
2. Sun Valley Resort41 cm | |
3. Bogus Basin32 cm | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort30 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort29 cm | |
6. Cypress Mountain24 cm | |
7. Mount Washington Alpine Resort23 cm | |
8. Grouse Mountain20 cm | |
9. Willamette Pass18 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows17 cm | |
4. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 71 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain71 cm | |
2. June Mountain71 cm | |
3. China Peak34 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort29 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain24 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort23 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain20 cm | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort7 cm | |
6. Castle Mountain Resort7 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort6 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort4 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Panorama Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wildcat Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wildcat Mountain14 cm | |
2. Cannon Mountain11 cm | |
3. Stowe Mountain Resort11 cm | |
4. Sugarloaf10 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain10 cm | |
6. Mount Snow9 cm | |
7. Jiminy Peak9 cm | |
8. Waterville Valley9 cm | |
9. Jay Peak Resort9 cm | |
10. Bolton Valley9 cm | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain, Cherry Peak Ski Area, and Deer Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain8 cm | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area7 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort7 cm | |
4. Alta6 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort6 cm | |
6. Snowbird6 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort6 cm | |
8. Sundance6 cm | |
9. Park City Mountain Resort6 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort4 cm | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant10 cm | |
2. Calabogie Peaks Resort9 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne7 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands12 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia8 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
4. Mad River3 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Afton Alps1 cm | |
10. 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. Steamboat4 cm | |
3. Winter Park1 cm | |
4. Snowmass1 cm | |
5. Keystone1 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area1 cm | |
7. Breckenridge1 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek0 cm | |
9. Monarch Mountain0 cm | |
10. Vail0 cm | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wintergreen to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wintergreen6 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
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- | |