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. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 11 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 34", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl34" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch33" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort32" | |
4. Palisades Tahoe27" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe23" | |
6. Homewood22" | |
7. Kirkwood20" | |
9. Mt Rose17" | |
10. Heavenly14" | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 32", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park32" | |
3. Mt. Baker16" | |
4. Mt Bachelor16" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
6. Willamette Pass14" | |
7. Hoodoo14" | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows13" | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
10. Cypress Mountain13" | |
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 28", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
4. Cypress Mountain13" | |
5. Grouse Mountain12" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
8. Revelstoke3" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort1" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
2. Snowbird6" | |
3. Alta6" | |
4. Brighton Resort5" | |
5. Powder Mountain5" | |
8. Sundance5" | |
9. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
5. 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 13", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain13" | |
2. June Mountain10" | |
3. China Peak8" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort6" | |
3. Blue Mountain4" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
6. Mont Tremblant1" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stratton, Magic Mountain Ski Area, Jay Peak Resort, Bromley Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Mount Snow, Bolton Valley, Killington, Waterville Valley, Ragged Mountain, Okemo Mountain Resort, and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stratton2" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort2" | |
4. Bromley Mountain2" | |
5. Cannon Mountain2" | |
6. Mount Snow2" | |
7. Bolton Valley2" | |
8. Killington2" | |
9. Waterville Valley2" | |
10. Ragged Mountain2" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2" | |
3. Snowmass1" | |
4. Winter Park1" | |
6. Aspen Highlands1" | |
7. Aspen Mountain1" | |
8. Vail1" | |
10. Beaver Creek1" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain3" | |
2. The Highlands1" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
4. Afton Alps1" | |
5. Mount Bohemia1" | |
6. Mt Brighton0" | |
7. Sundown Mountain0" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area0" | |
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- | |