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. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
4. Bolton Valley3" | |
5. Titus Mountain3" | |
6. Cannon Mountain3" | |
7. Mad River Glen3" | |
10. Bretton Woods2" | |
2. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain4" | |
2. The Highlands4" | |
3. Mount Bohemia4" | |
4. Alpine Valley2" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
8. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Snow Creek0" | |
3. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
2. Mont Tremblant3" | |
4. Blue Mountain2" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
4. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker3" | |
2. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
3. Alyeska2" | |
4. Stevens Pass1" | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie1" | |
6. Revelstoke1" | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb1" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort1" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Fernie Alpine Resort and Castle Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
3. Lake Louise1" | |
5. Mount Norquay1" | |
6. Revelstoke1" | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb1" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort1" | |
10. Marmot Basin1" | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort, Powder Mountain, and Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
2. Powder Mountain1" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
4. Alta0" | |
5. Brighton Resort0" | |
7. Snowbird0" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort0" | |
10. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
7. 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, and Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Purgatory Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort1" | |
2. Silverton Mountain0" | |
4. Steamboat0" | |
5. Vail0" | |
6. Snowmass0" | |
7. Telluride0" | |
8. Wolf Creek0" | |
9. Beaver Creek- | |
10. Buttermilk- | |
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 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
10. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. California
The California region includes 20 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. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |
13. 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- | |