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 Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 69 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park69 cm | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows55 cm | |
3. Mt Bachelor50 cm | |
4. Timberline Lodge46 cm | |
5. Hoodoo45 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker43 cm | |
7. Bogus Basin39 cm | |
8. Willamette Pass39 cm | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort39 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort34 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 46 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort46 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch43 cm | |
3. Sugar Bowl42 cm | |
4. Palisades Tahoe37 cm | |
5. Kirkwood36 cm | |
6. Homewood35 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe33 cm | |
8. Bear Valley Mountain Resort28 cm | |
9. Mt Rose25 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 Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 38 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort39 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort34 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain32 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain30 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb23 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort11 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort9 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort7 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort5 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort5 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird15 cm | |
2. Alta13 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort13 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort12 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort12 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort11 cm | |
7. Snowbasin Resort10 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain9 cm | |
9. Sundance8 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area7 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 28 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain27 cm | |
2. June Mountain18 cm | |
3. China Peak9 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 Blue Mountain Resort, Camelback, and Jack Frost Big Boulder to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain Resort6 cm | |
2. Camelback6 cm | |
3. Jack Frost Big Boulder6 cm | |
4. Belleayre Mountain3 cm | |
5. Holiday Valley Resort3 cm | |
6. Laurel Mountain3 cm | |
7. Hidden Valley2 cm | |
8. Jiminy Peak2 cm | |
10. Whitetail Resort2 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat9 cm | |
2. Winter Park3 cm | |
3. Eldora Mountain Resort2 cm | |
4. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
5. Breckenridge2 cm | |
6. Snowmass1 cm | |
7. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
8. Keystone1 cm | |
9. Silverton Mountain1 cm | |
10. Crested Butte Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area5 cm | |
2. The Highlands1 cm | |
3. Mad River1 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia1 cm | |
5. Afton Alps1 cm | |
6. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
7. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
9. Boyne Mountain0 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. Wintergreen0 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant1 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne0 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain0 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 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 |
|---|---|
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- | |