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 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 46 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch46 cm | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort44 cm | |
3. Sugar Bowl44 cm | |
4. Palisades Tahoe42 cm | |
5. Homewood39 cm | |
6. Kirkwood38 cm | |
7. Mt Rose31 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort29 cm | |
9. Bear Valley Mountain Resort28 cm | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe27 cm | |
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 48 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park49 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker41 cm | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows40 cm | |
4. Hoodoo39 cm | |
5. Timberline Lodge37 cm | |
6. Mt Bachelor36 cm | |
7. Bogus Basin32 cm | |
8. Mount Washington Alpine Resort31 cm | |
9. Willamette Pass26 cm | |
10. White Pass24 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 30 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort31 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort21 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb20 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain18 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain16 cm | |
6. Castle Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort4 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort4 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort3 cm | |
10. Revelstoke3 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area12 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain9 cm | |
3. Snowbird7 cm | |
4. Alta7 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort7 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort7 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort6 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort4 cm | |
10. Sundance4 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Seven Springs Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Laurel Mountain9 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley8 cm | |
4. Camelback5 cm | |
5. Jack Frost Big Boulder4 cm | |
6. Jay Peak Resort3 cm | |
7. Whiteface Mountain3 cm | |
8. Cannon Mountain3 cm | |
9. Whitetail Resort3 cm | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl3 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 Mountain17 cm | |
2. June Mountain13 cm | |
3. China Peak6 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain4 cm | |
2. Wilmot4 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
4. Afton Alps3 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
7. The Highlands2 cm | |
8. Mount Bohemia1 cm | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
8. 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. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4 cm | |
2. Snowmass2 cm | |
3. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
5. Buttermilk1 cm | |
7. Aspen Highlands1 cm | |
8. Aspen Mountain1 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
10. Winter Park1 cm | |
10. 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. Wintergreen3 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Pajarito Mountain, and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort2 cm | |
3. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
4. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley1 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. Sunrise Park Resort1 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl0 cm | |