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, Mountain High, Mt Baldy Ski Lifts, Snow Summit, and Snow Valley to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Mountain11 cm | |
2. Mountain High11 cm | |
3. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts11 cm | |
4. Snow Summit11 cm | |
5. Snow Valley10 cm | |
6. June Mountain4 cm | |
7. Mammoth Mountain4 cm | |
8. China Peak3 cm | |
9. Heavenly2 cm | |
10. Dodge Ridge2 cm | |
2. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Mountain, Mountain High, Mt Baldy Ski Lifts, Snow Summit, and Snow Valley to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Mountain11 cm | |
2. Mountain High11 cm | |
3. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts11 cm | |
4. Snow Summit11 cm | |
5. Snow Valley10 cm | |
6. June Mountain4 cm | |
7. Mammoth Mountain4 cm | |
8. China Peak3 cm | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbird, Brighton Resort, Alta, Sundance, Deer Valley Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Park City Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird9 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort8 cm | |
3. Alta8 cm | |
4. Sundance8 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort7 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort7 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort6 cm | |
8. Brian Head Resort3 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort2 cm | |
10. Eagle Point Resort2 cm | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant13 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort10 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain8 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne7 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat8 cm | |
2. Wolf Creek6 cm | |
3. Breckenridge5 cm | |
4. Winter Park4 cm | |
5. Keystone4 cm | |
6. Vail4 cm | |
7. Eldora Mountain Resort4 cm | |
8. Loveland Ski Area4 cm | |
9. Purgatory Resort3 cm | |
10. Arapahoe Basin3 cm | |
6. 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 36 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska35 cm | |
2. Silver Mountain1 cm | |
3. Lookout Pass Ski Area1 cm | |
4. Magic Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Pomerelle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Bogus Basin0 cm | |
7. Bluewood0 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort0 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort0 cm | |
10. Panorama Mountain Resort0 cm | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Titus Mountain, and Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort5 cm | |
2. Titus Mountain4 cm | |
3. Cannon Mountain4 cm | |
4. Whiteface Mountain3 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain3 cm | |
6. Mount Snow3 cm | |
7. Stratton3 cm | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl3 cm | |
9. Holiday Valley Resort3 cm | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia11 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
3. The Highlands6 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
8. Mad River0 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
10. Afton Alps0 cm | |
9. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Heavenly, Mt Rose, Kirkwood, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Diamond Peak Ski Resort4 cm | |
2. Heavenly2 cm | |
3. Mt Rose2 cm | |
4. Kirkwood1 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe1 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort1 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl1 cm | |
10. Homewood1 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 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl4 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
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. Whitewater Ski Resort0 cm | |
2. SilverStar Mountain Resort0 cm | |
3. Panorama Mountain Resort0 cm | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort0 cm | |
5. Revelstoke0 cm | |
6. Big White Ski Resort0 cm | |
7. Marmot Basin0 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort0 cm | |
12. 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. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain1 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
13. 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. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |