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. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 29", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mt. Baker21" | |
3. Mt Bachelor18" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb18" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park17" | |
6. Hoodoo15" | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows13" | |
8. Willamette Pass13" | |
9. Bogus Basin12" | |
10. Bluewood11" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, Homewood, and Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl14" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch14" | |
3. Homewood14" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort14" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe13" | |
6. Kirkwood13" | |
8. Mt Rose12" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 29", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb18" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort10" | |
4. Grouse Mountain8" | |
5. Cypress Mountain8" | |
7. Revelstoke3" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort3" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort2" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brighton Resort and Deer Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort5" | |
2. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
3. Alta4" | |
5. Powder Mountain4" | |
7. Snowbird4" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort3" | |
10. Sundance3" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Laurel Mountain, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Hidden Valley, Jay Peak Resort, Bolton Valley, and Stowe Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Laurel Mountain2" | |
3. Hidden Valley2" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort2" | |
5. Bolton Valley2" | |
7. Camelback1" | |
8. Whitetail Resort1" | |
9. Loon Mountain1" | |
10. Wildcat Mountain1" | |
6. 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 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain7" | |
2. June Mountain5" | |
3. China Peak1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. 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 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant2" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
5. Blue Mountain1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wilmot, Alpine Valley Ski Area, Afton Alps, Mt Brighton, Terry Peak Ski Area, Boyne Mountain, and Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wilmot1" | |
3. Afton Alps1" | |
4. Mt Brighton1" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
6. Boyne Mountain1" | |
7. Sundown Mountain1" | |
8. The Highlands0" | |
9. Mount Bohemia0" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0" | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Wintergreen2" | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Steamboat, and Silverton Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek1" | |
2. Steamboat1" | |
3. Silverton Mountain1" | |
4. Telluride0" | |
5. Vail0" | |
6. Breckenridge0" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
8. Winter Park0" | |
9. Buttermilk0" | |
10. Aspen Highlands0" | |
11. 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. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
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- | |