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. Baker to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker14" | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
3. Stevens Pass10" | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows10" | |
6. Schweitzer8" | |
7. Timberline Lodge8" | |
8. Crystal Mountain8" | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie7" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
4. Revelstoke6" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
10. Banff Sunshine Village4" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bolton Valley and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bolton Valley4" | |
2. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
3. Cannon Mountain3" | |
4. Mad River Glen3" | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
7. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
8. Killington3" | |
9. Mount Snow3" | |
10. Loon Mountain3" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl5" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
4. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
5. Homewood2" | |
6. Kirkwood2" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
9. Mt Rose2" | |
10. Heavenly2" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundown Mountain, Wilmot, The Highlands, Mt Brighton, Mount Bohemia, Alpine Valley Ski Area, Afton Alps, Boyne Mountain, Alpine Valley, and Mad River to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain1" | |
2. Wilmot1" | |
3. The Highlands1" | |
4. Mt Brighton1" | |
5. Mount Bohemia1" | |
7. Afton Alps1" | |
8. Boyne Mountain1" | |
9. Alpine Valley1" | |
10. Mad River1" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain3" | |
2. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
4. Mont Tremblant1" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain, Ober Mountain, and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Ober Mountain1" | |
3. Beech Mountain1" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
8. Utah
The Utah 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 |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort0" | |
2. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
3. Powder Mountain0" | |
4. Alta0" | |
5. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
7. Snowbird0" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
10. Brian Head Resort- | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 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. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
3. Winter Park0" | |
4. Beaver Creek- | |
5. Buttermilk- | |
8. Monarch Mountain- | |
9. Ski Cooper- | |
10. Snowmass- | |
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. June Mountain0" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
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- | |