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 Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort24 cm | |
2. Whitewater Ski Resort20 cm | |
3. Crystal Mountain19 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker18 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb15 cm | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort14 cm | |
7. Schweitzer14 cm | |
8. Revelstoke11 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort11 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort10 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 23 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort24 cm | |
2. Whitewater Ski Resort20 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb15 cm | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort14 cm | |
5. Castle Mountain Resort14 cm | |
6. Revelstoke11 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort11 cm | |
8. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort10 cm | |
9. Kimberley Alpine Resort9 cm | |
10. Banff Sunshine Village8 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bolton Valley14 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort11 cm | |
3. Stowe Mountain Resort11 cm | |
4. Cannon Mountain10 cm | |
5. Mad River Glen9 cm | |
6. Smugglers' Notch Resort8 cm | |
7. Holiday Valley Resort8 cm | |
8. Loon Mountain7 cm | |
9. Middlebury Snow Bowl7 cm | |
10. Mount Snow7 cm | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort11 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl11 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch10 cm | |
4. Palisades Tahoe9 cm | |
5. Northstar California Resort6 cm | |
6. Mt Rose6 cm | |
7. Homewood5 cm | |
8. Kirkwood4 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort4 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
2. The Highlands5 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
5. Wilmot3 cm | |
6. Mad River3 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
8. Afton Alps1 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine1 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 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain9 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 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 Mountain2 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. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain0 cm | |
3. Alta- | |
5. Brighton Resort- | |
8. Snowbasin Resort- | |
9. Snowbird- | |
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. June Mountain0 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0 cm | |
3. China Peak0 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. 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- | |
11. 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- | |
12. 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. Beaver Creek- | |
2. Buttermilk- | |
6. Monarch Mountain- | |
7. Ski Cooper- | |
8. Snowmass- | |
9. Steamboat- | |