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 Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 64 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows64 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker51 cm | |
3. Timberline Lodge49 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort42 cm | |
5. Mt Bachelor42 cm | |
6. Hoodoo37 cm | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb35 cm | |
8. Stevens Pass32 cm | |
9. Willamette Pass27 cm | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie24 cm | |
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 43 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort42 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb35 cm | |
3. Whitewater Ski Resort22 cm | |
4. Revelstoke20 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain19 cm | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort18 cm | |
7. Grouse Mountain18 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort16 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort16 cm | |
10. Big White Ski Resort13 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cannon Mountain and Stowe Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain14 cm | |
2. Stowe Mountain Resort14 cm | |
3. Bolton Valley14 cm | |
4. Jay Peak Resort13 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain13 cm | |
6. Smugglers' Notch Resort13 cm | |
7. Wildcat Mountain13 cm | |
8. Mad River Glen12 cm | |
9. Pleasant Mountain11 cm | |
10. Bretton Woods11 cm | |
4. 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 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort11 cm | |
2. Homewood9 cm | |
3. Sugar Bowl7 cm | |
4. Diamond Peak Ski Resort6 cm | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe5 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe5 cm | |
7. Heavenly5 cm | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch5 cm | |
9. Kirkwood5 cm | |
10. Mt Rose4 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Afton Alps and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps8 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
3. Sundown Mountain6 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
5. The Highlands5 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
7. Wilmot2 cm | |
8. Mad River2 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort7 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne6 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix5 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
8. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta and Brighton Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta7 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort7 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort6 cm | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area5 cm | |
5. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
6. Snowbird0 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort0 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort- | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Loveland Ski Area, and Copper Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek2 cm | |
2. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
3. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
4. Buttermilk1 cm | |
6. Monarch Mountain- | |
7. Ski Cooper- | |
8. Snowmass- | |
9. Steamboat- | |
9. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain and China Peak to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain3 cm | |
2. China Peak1 cm | |
3. June Mountain1 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. 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. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
3. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen0 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- | |