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 74 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort73 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker53 cm | |
3. Mt Bachelor47 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb46 cm | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park43 cm | |
6. Hoodoo37 cm | |
7. Mt Hood Meadows32 cm | |
8. Willamette Pass32 cm | |
9. Bogus Basin30 cm | |
10. Bluewood29 cm | |
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 36 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl36 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch36 cm | |
3. Homewood35 cm | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort34 cm | |
5. Palisades Tahoe33 cm | |
6. Kirkwood33 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort30 cm | |
8. Mt Rose29 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe26 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort23 cm | |
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 74 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort73 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb46 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort25 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain21 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain20 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort8 cm | |
7. Revelstoke8 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort7 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort6 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort5 cm | |
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 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort12 cm | |
2. Deer Valley Resort12 cm | |
3. Alta11 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort11 cm | |
5. Powder Mountain11 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort11 cm | |
7. Snowbird11 cm | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort7 cm | |
10. Sundance7 cm | |
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 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Laurel Mountain5 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley4 cm | |
4. Jay Peak Resort4 cm | |
5. Bolton Valley4 cm | |
6. Stowe Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Camelback4 cm | |
8. Whitetail Resort4 cm | |
9. Loon Mountain3 cm | |
10. Wildcat Mountain3 cm | |
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 18 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain19 cm | |
2. June Mountain14 cm | |
3. China Peak3 cm | |
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 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wilmot3 cm | |
2. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
3. Afton Alps2 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
6. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
7. Sundown Mountain2 cm | |
8. The Highlands1 cm | |
9. Mount Bohemia1 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
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 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain7 cm | |
2. Wintergreen5 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek2 cm | |
2. Steamboat2 cm | |
3. Silverton Mountain1 cm | |
4. Telluride1 cm | |
5. Vail1 cm | |
6. Breckenridge1 cm | |
7. Loveland Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Winter Park1 cm | |
9. Buttermilk0 cm | |
10. Aspen Highlands0 cm | |
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 Valley1 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort0 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
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- | |