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 26", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mt. Baker24" | |
3. Crystal Mountain22" | |
4. Mt Bachelor21" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort21" | |
6. Grouse Mountain21" | |
7. White Pass19" | |
8. Cypress Mountain17" | |
9. Timberline Lodge15" | |
10. Stevens Pass15" | |
2. 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 26", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mount Seymour Resort21" | |
3. Grouse Mountain21" | |
4. Cypress Mountain17" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb14" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
8. Revelstoke3" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch and Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch10" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort10" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe9" | |
4. Sugar Bowl9" | |
5. Homewood8" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe8" | |
8. Kirkwood7" | |
9. Heavenly6" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta6" | |
2. Brighton Resort6" | |
3. Snowbird6" | |
6. Snowbasin Resort6" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
9. Powder Mountain4" | |
10. Sundance4" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Silverton Mountain, Steamboat, and Telluride to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Silverton Mountain4" | |
2. Steamboat4" | |
3. Telluride4" | |
4. Winter Park3" | |
5. Snowmass3" | |
6. Purgatory Resort3" | |
7. Wolf Creek3" | |
9. Beaver Creek3" | |
10. Aspen Highlands2" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Jay Peak Resort, Bolton Valley, Whiteface Mountain, Smugglers' Notch Resort, and Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
3. Bolton Valley3" | |
4. Whiteface Mountain3" | |
6. Cannon Mountain3" | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl2" | |
8. Burke Mountain2" | |
9. Mad River Glen2" | |
10. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
7. 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 9", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain9" | |
2. June Mountain6" | |
3. China Peak6" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. 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 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
4. Blue Mountain2" | |
5. Mont Tremblant1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley3" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe2" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
6. Ski Apache0" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands, Alpine Valley, Boyne Mountain, and Alpine Valley Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands1" | |
2. Alpine Valley1" | |
3. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. Mt Brighton0" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
8. Afton Alps- | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mount Bohemia- | |
11. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl0" | |
12. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |