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 Bachelor and Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 53 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor55 cm | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park53 cm | |
3. Hoodoo51 cm | |
4. Willamette Pass47 cm | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows42 cm | |
6. Timberline Lodge42 cm | |
7. Bogus Basin38 cm | |
8. Mt. Baker30 cm | |
9. Brundage Mountain Resort25 cm | |
10. Sun Valley Resort22 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 56 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch55 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl52 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort49 cm | |
4. Palisades Tahoe44 cm | |
5. Homewood35 cm | |
6. Mt Rose33 cm | |
7. Northstar California Resort32 cm | |
8. Kirkwood31 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe27 cm | |
10. Bear Valley Mountain Resort22 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 23 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort22 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb21 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort21 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain20 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain16 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort7 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort7 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort6 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort5 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort3 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Deer Valley Resort, Snowbird, Brighton Resort, and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Deer Valley Resort8 cm | |
2. Snowbird8 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort7 cm | |
4. Powder Mountain6 cm | |
5. Alta6 cm | |
6. Snowbasin Resort6 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort6 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort5 cm | |
9. Sundance3 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
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 20 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain21 cm | |
2. June Mountain16 cm | |
3. China Peak8 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Seven Springs Mountain Resort and Hidden Valley to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Seven Springs Mountain Resort10 cm | |
2. Hidden Valley9 cm | |
3. Laurel Mountain7 cm | |
4. Holiday Valley Resort4 cm | |
5. Camelback3 cm | |
6. Jack Frost Big Boulder3 cm | |
7. Ski Butternut2 cm | |
8. Catamount Mountain Resort2 cm | |
9. Blue Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Bousquet Mountain2 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 Tremblant4 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, Terry Peak Ski Area, Mount Bohemia, and Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
2. The Highlands3 cm | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia2 cm | |
5. Sundown Mountain2 cm | |
6. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
7. Afton Alps1 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton0 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area0 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley- | |
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 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain5 cm | |
2. Wintergreen3 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
3. Winter Park1 cm | |
4. Snowmass1 cm | |
5. Vail1 cm | |
6. Breckenridge1 cm | |
7. Loveland Ski Area0 cm | |
8. Silverton Mountain0 cm | |
9. Monarch Mountain0 cm | |
10. Crested Butte Mountain Resort0 cm | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
12. 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. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |