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 Mt Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 64 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows64 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker51 cm | |
3. Timberline Lodge49 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort42 cm | |
5. Mt Bachelor42 cm | |
6. Hoodoo40 cm | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb35 cm | |
8. Stevens Pass32 cm | |
9. Willamette Pass27 cm | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie24 cm | |
2. 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 43 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort42 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb35 cm | |
3. Whitewater Ski Resort22 cm | |
4. Revelstoke20 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain19 cm | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort18 cm | |
7. Grouse Mountain18 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort16 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort16 cm | |
10. Big White Ski Resort13 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cannon Mountain and Stowe Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain14 cm | |
2. Stowe Mountain Resort14 cm | |
3. Bolton Valley14 cm | |
4. Jay Peak Resort13 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain13 cm | |
6. Smugglers' Notch Resort13 cm | |
7. Wildcat Mountain13 cm | |
8. Mad River Glen12 cm | |
9. Cranmore Mountain Resort11 cm | |
10. Pleasant Mountain11 cm | |
4. 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 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort7 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne6 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix5 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
8. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
5. 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 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl7 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe5 cm | |
3. Palisades Tahoe5 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch5 cm | |
5. Mt Rose4 cm | |
6. Northstar California Resort4 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Bear Valley Mountain Resort2 cm | |
9. Kirkwood2 cm | |
10. Homewood2 cm | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundown Mountain and Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain6 cm | |
2. Afton Alps5 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
5. The Highlands2 cm | |
6. Wilmot2 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
3. Snowbird0 cm | |
4. Solitude Mountain Resort0 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort0 cm | |
6. Alta- | |
8. Brighton Resort- | |
10. Snowbasin Resort- | |
8. 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. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
3. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen0 cm | |
9. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. 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- | |
11. 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- | |
12. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 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. Beaver Creek- | |
2. Buttermilk- | |
6. Monarch Mountain- | |
7. Ski Cooper- | |
8. Snowmass- | |
9. Steamboat- | |