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 36 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker35 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb27 cm | |
3. Stevens Pass25 cm | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows25 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort20 cm | |
6. Schweitzer20 cm | |
7. Timberline Lodge20 cm | |
8. Crystal Mountain19 cm | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie18 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort18 cm | |
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 28 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb27 cm | |
2. Whitewater Ski Resort20 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort18 cm | |
4. Revelstoke16 cm | |
5. RED Mountain Resort16 cm | |
6. SilverStar Mountain Resort13 cm | |
7. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort13 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort13 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort12 cm | |
10. Banff Sunshine Village10 cm | |
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 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bolton Valley10 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort9 cm | |
3. Cannon Mountain8 cm | |
4. Mad River Glen8 cm | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl8 cm | |
6. Stowe Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Sugarbush Resort8 cm | |
8. Killington7 cm | |
9. Mount Snow6 cm | |
10. Loon Mountain6 cm | |
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 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort12 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl12 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch10 cm | |
4. Palisades Tahoe8 cm | |
5. Homewood6 cm | |
6. Kirkwood6 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe6 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort6 cm | |
9. Mt Rose6 cm | |
10. Heavenly4 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain4 cm | |
2. Wilmot3 cm | |
3. The Highlands3 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
5. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
7. Afton Alps2 cm | |
8. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
10. Mad River2 cm | |
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 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne0 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain2 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
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 cm | |
2. Deer Valley Resort0 cm | |
3. Powder Mountain0 cm | |
4. Alta0 cm | |
5. Cherry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort0 cm | |
7. Snowbird0 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort0 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort0 cm | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Eldora Mountain Resort0 cm | |
2. Loveland Ski Area0 cm | |
3. Winter Park0 cm | |
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 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0 cm | |
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- | |