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 58 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows57 cm | |
2. Timberline Lodge51 cm | |
3. Hoodoo48 cm | |
4. White Pass47 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb46 cm | |
6. Mt Bachelor45 cm | |
7. Mount Washington Alpine Resort42 cm | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie32 cm | |
9. Stevens Pass30 cm | |
10. Crystal Mountain29 cm | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 46 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb46 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort42 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort18 cm | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort14 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain14 cm | |
6. Revelstoke13 cm | |
7. Cypress Mountain12 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort11 cm | |
9. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort11 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort9 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bolton Valley, Stowe Mountain Resort, Jay Peak Resort, and Smugglers' Notch Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bolton Valley10 cm | |
2. Stowe Mountain Resort10 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort10 cm | |
4. Smugglers' Notch Resort10 cm | |
5. Mad River Glen7 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain7 cm | |
8. Camelback6 cm | |
9. Titus Mountain6 cm | |
10. Holiday Valley Resort6 cm | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch11 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl9 cm | |
3. Homewood9 cm | |
4. Mt Rose7 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort6 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe6 cm | |
7. Kirkwood4 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort4 cm | |
9. Diamond Peak Ski Resort3 cm | |
10. Bear Valley Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area and Alta to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area6 cm | |
2. Alta4 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort4 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
5. Powder Mountain3 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort3 cm | |
7. Snowbird2 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort2 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort1 cm | |
10. Sundance0 cm | |
6. 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 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
2. The Highlands5 cm | |
3. Afton Alps4 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
7. Sundown Mountain0 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
10. Wilmot0 cm | |
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 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain8 cm | |
2. Wintergreen3 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
9. 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. Steamboat0 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek- | |
3. Buttermilk- | |
7. Monarch Mountain- | |
8. Ski Cooper- | |
9. Snowmass- | |
10. 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. Mammoth Mountain0 cm | |
2. Bear Mountain- | |
3. China Peak- | |
4. June Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
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- | |