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 Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 46", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Boreal Mountain Resort45" | |
3. Sugar Bowl44" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch42" | |
5. Kirkwood36" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe35" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain34" | |
8. June Mountain34" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe33" | |
10. Homewood27" | |
2. 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 46", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Boreal Mountain Resort45" | |
3. Sugar Bowl44" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch42" | |
5. Kirkwood36" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe35" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe33" | |
8. Mt Rose29" | |
9. Homewood27" | |
10. Northstar California Resort26" | |
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 17", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park17" | |
2. Sun Valley Resort16" | |
3. Bogus Basin13" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort12" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
6. Cypress Mountain9" | |
8. Grouse Mountain8" | |
9. Willamette Pass7" | |
10. Timberline Lodge7" | |
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 34", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain34" | |
2. June Mountain34" | |
3. China Peak17" | |
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 12", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
2. Cypress Mountain9" | |
4. Grouse Mountain8" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort1" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wildcat Mountain and Stowe Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wildcat Mountain5" | |
3. Cannon Mountain4" | |
4. BigRock Mountain4" | |
5. Sugarloaf4" | |
6. Mount Snow4" | |
7. Loon Mountain4" | |
8. Stratton4" | |
9. Jiminy Peak4" | |
10. Waterville Valley4" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
2. Powder Mountain4" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
4. Alta2" | |
5. Brighton Resort2" | |
6. Snowbird2" | |
9. Sundance1" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
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 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant4" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Blue Mountain1" | |
9. 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 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain4" | |
2. The Highlands4" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
4. Mt Brighton2" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
6. Afton Alps1" | |
7. Alpine Valley1" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Sundown Mountain0" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Crested Butte Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Snowmass0" | |
3. Winter Park0" | |
4. Keystone0" | |
5. Breckenridge0" | |
6. Monarch Mountain0" | |
7. Steamboat0" | |
8. Ski Cooper0" | |
9. Vail0" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wintergreen to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wintergreen2" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
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- | |