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. White Pass47 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb46 cm | |
5. Mt Bachelor45 cm | |
6. Hoodoo44 cm | |
7. Crystal Mountain43 cm | |
8. Mount Washington Alpine Resort42 cm | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie32 cm | |
10. Stevens Pass30 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. Grouse Mountain14 cm | |
5. Revelstoke13 cm | |
6. Cypress Mountain12 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort11 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort9 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort8 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort6 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. Holiday Valley Resort7 cm | |
6. Mad River Glen7 cm | |
8. Cannon Mountain7 cm | |
9. Titus Mountain6 cm | |
10. Hidden Valley5 cm | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Boreal Mountain Resort, 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. Boreal Mountain Resort11 cm | |
3. Sugar Bowl9 cm | |
4. Mt Rose7 cm | |
5. Palisades Tahoe6 cm | |
6. Homewood4 cm | |
7. Kirkwood4 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort4 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe3 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort2 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Deer Valley Resort, Powder Mountain, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Brighton Resort, Alta, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Deer Valley Resort3 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain3 cm | |
3. Park City Mountain Resort3 cm | |
4. Snowbird2 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort2 cm | |
6. Alta2 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Snowbasin Resort1 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Sundance0 cm | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
2. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
4. Afton Alps2 cm | |
5. Mount Bohemia2 cm | |
6. The Highlands1 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
8. Sundown Mountain0 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton0 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. June Mountain0 cm | |
2. Bear Mountain- | |
3. China Peak- | |
4. Mammoth 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- | |