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. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 173 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl174 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort168 cm | |
3. Palisades Tahoe120 cm | |
4. Homewood118 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch118 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe113 cm | |
7. Kirkwood106 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort96 cm | |
9. Mt Rose85 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort78 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 173 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl174 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort168 cm | |
3. Palisades Tahoe120 cm | |
4. Homewood118 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch118 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe113 cm | |
7. Kirkwood106 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort96 cm | |
9. Heavenly78 cm | |
10. Bear Valley Mountain Resort76 cm | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 69 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows69 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain58 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort53 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain52 cm | |
5. Mt. Baker51 cm | |
6. Hoodoo50 cm | |
7. Timberline Lodge48 cm | |
8. Mt Bachelor43 cm | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie42 cm | |
10. Stevens Pass32 cm | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 58 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain58 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort53 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain52 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb22 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort21 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort18 cm | |
7. Revelstoke17 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort15 cm | |
9. Banff Sunshine Village13 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort12 cm | |
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 46 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain45 cm | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area39 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort30 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort24 cm | |
5. Sundance24 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort18 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort18 cm | |
8. Alta18 cm | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort18 cm | |
10. Snowbird17 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain20 cm | |
2. Loon Mountain16 cm | |
3. Waterville Valley15 cm | |
4. Middlebury Snow Bowl14 cm | |
5. Wildcat Mountain13 cm | |
6. Bretton Woods12 cm | |
7. Bolton Valley12 cm | |
8. Jay Peak Resort12 cm | |
9. Mad River Glen11 cm | |
10. Bromley Mountain11 cm | |
7. 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 30 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain31 cm | |
2. June Mountain26 cm | |
3. China Peak7 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort7 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant7 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat14 cm | |
2. Keystone3 cm | |
3. Breckenridge3 cm | |
5. Beaver Creek2 cm | |
6. Vail2 cm | |
7. Winter Park2 cm | |
8. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
9. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
10. Snowmass1 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
3. Mt Brighton6 cm | |
4. The Highlands3 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
7. Afton Alps1 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
9. Mad River0 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe7 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort6 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley4 cm | |
4. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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- | |
13. 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 Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |