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 53 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows53 cm | |
2. Timberline Lodge47 cm | |
3. Hoodoo35 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker30 cm | |
5. Mt Bachelor23 cm | |
6. Mount Washington Alpine Resort20 cm | |
7. Pomerelle Mountain Resort15 cm | |
8. Revelstoke15 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort15 cm | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb15 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 20 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort20 cm | |
2. Revelstoke15 cm | |
3. Whitewater Ski Resort15 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb15 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain13 cm | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort13 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort12 cm | |
8. Grouse Mountain11 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort10 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort10 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Cannon Mountain, Loon Mountain, Okemo Mountain Resort, Jay Peak Resort, Bolton Valley, Waterville Valley, Attitash, Wildcat Mountain, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bromley Mountain, and Middlebury Snow Bowl to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort11 cm | |
2. Cannon Mountain10 cm | |
3. Loon Mountain10 cm | |
4. Okemo Mountain Resort10 cm | |
5. Jay Peak Resort10 cm | |
6. Bolton Valley10 cm | |
7. Waterville Valley10 cm | |
8. Attitash9 cm | |
9. Wildcat Mountain9 cm | |
10. Smugglers' Notch Resort9 cm | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, Mt Rose, and Palisades Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch8 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe8 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort8 cm | |
5. Sugar Bowl8 cm | |
6. Mt Rose7 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe7 cm | |
8. Kirkwood6 cm | |
9. Diamond Peak Ski Resort6 cm | |
10. Homewood5 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat8 cm | |
2. Loveland Ski Area6 cm | |
3. Winter Park6 cm | |
4. Keystone5 cm | |
5. Eldora Mountain Resort5 cm | |
6. Copper Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Vail4 cm | |
8. Arapahoe Basin4 cm | |
9. Breckenridge3 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper3 cm | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain10 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort4 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
4. Snowbird3 cm | |
5. Alta3 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort3 cm | |
7. Brighton Resort2 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort2 cm | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Sundance0 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont Tremblant, and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort6 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Afton Alps and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps5 cm | |
2. The Highlands4 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Wilmot1 cm | |
9. 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. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
2. June Mountain0 cm | |
3. China Peak0 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. Snowshoe Mountain1 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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- | |