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 30 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows31 cm | |
2. Timberline Lodge22 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort19 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker16 cm | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort16 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort14 cm | |
7. Crystal Mountain14 cm | |
8. Revelstoke14 cm | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb14 cm | |
10. Mt Bachelor13 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 18 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort19 cm | |
2. Fernie Alpine Resort16 cm | |
3. Whitewater Ski Resort14 cm | |
4. Revelstoke14 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb14 cm | |
6. Banff Sunshine Village12 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort9 cm | |
9. Big White Ski Resort8 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort8 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bolton Valley, Jay Peak Resort, Cannon Mountain, Stowe Mountain Resort, Killington, and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bolton Valley11 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort11 cm | |
3. Cannon Mountain11 cm | |
4. Stowe Mountain Resort10 cm | |
5. Killington10 cm | |
6. Loon Mountain9 cm | |
7. Wildcat Mountain9 cm | |
8. Mount Snow9 cm | |
9. Stratton8 cm | |
10. Smugglers' Notch Resort8 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Afton Alps, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
2. Afton Alps5 cm | |
3. The Highlands5 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
5. Wilmot2 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
9. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
5. 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 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant7 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Winter Park, and Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat5 cm | |
2. Winter Park5 cm | |
3. Eldora Mountain Resort4 cm | |
4. Loveland Ski Area4 cm | |
5. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
7. Keystone1 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
9. Breckenridge1 cm | |
10. Beaver Creek- | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbird and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird2 cm | |
2. Solitude Mountain Resort1 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort1 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
7. Brighton Resort0 cm | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
9. Alta0 cm | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beech Mountain and Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain2 cm | |
3. Snowshoe Mountain1 cm | |
4. Wintergreen0 cm | |
9. 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 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch1 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl1 cm | |
3. Palisades Tahoe1 cm | |
4. Northstar California Resort0 cm | |
5. Mt Rose0 cm | |
9. Heavenly- | |
10. Homewood- | |
10. 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- | |
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- | |