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 and Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 124 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch126 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort124 cm | |
3. Sugar Bowl117 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe97 cm | |
5. Palisades Tahoe92 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort89 cm | |
7. Homewood88 cm | |
8. Kirkwood84 cm | |
9. Mammoth Mountain79 cm | |
10. June Mountain73 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch and Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 124 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch126 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort124 cm | |
3. Sugar Bowl117 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe97 cm | |
5. Palisades Tahoe92 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort89 cm | |
7. Homewood88 cm | |
8. Mt Rose85 cm | |
9. Kirkwood84 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort65 cm | |
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 33 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bogus Basin33 cm | |
2. Pomerelle Mountain Resort32 cm | |
3. Sun Valley Resort31 cm | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort29 cm | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park25 cm | |
6. Magic Mountain Resort19 cm | |
7. Hoodoo18 cm | |
8. Willamette Pass18 cm | |
9. Timberline Lodge17 cm | |
10. Mt. Baker17 cm | |
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 79 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain79 cm | |
2. June Mountain73 cm | |
3. China Peak35 cm | |
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 25 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain27 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort12 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort11 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort11 cm | |
5. Alta11 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort11 cm | |
7. Snowbird10 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort10 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area8 cm | |
10. Sundance3 cm | |
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 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort11 cm | |
2. Smugglers' Notch Resort11 cm | |
3. Bolton Valley10 cm | |
4. Cannon Mountain10 cm | |
5. Wildcat Mountain9 cm | |
6. Jay Peak Resort9 cm | |
7. Loon Mountain8 cm | |
8. Killington8 cm | |
9. Titus Mountain7 cm | |
10. Sunday River7 cm | |
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 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain16 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort14 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain12 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort7 cm | |
5. Castle Mountain Resort7 cm | |
6. Revelstoke6 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort6 cm | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb5 cm | |
9. Big White Ski Resort4 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort3 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands6 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
3. Afton Alps4 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
10. Wilmot0 cm | |
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 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
6. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowmass, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Steamboat, and Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass2 cm | |
3. Steamboat2 cm | |
4. Eldora Mountain Resort2 cm | |
5. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek0 cm | |
7. Loveland Ski Area0 cm | |
8. Monarch Mountain0 cm | |
9. Vail0 cm | |
10. Arapahoe Basin0 cm | |
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 Mountain1 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
3. Wintergreen0 cm | |
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- | |