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 and Crystal Mountain to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort24 cm | |
2. Crystal Mountain24 cm | |
3. Whitewater Ski Resort20 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker18 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb15 cm | |
6. Schweitzer14 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort12 cm | |
8. Revelstoke11 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort11 cm | |
10. Stevens Pass10 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. Castle Mountain Resort14 cm | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort12 cm | |
6. Revelstoke11 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort11 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort9 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort8 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. Killington8 cm | |
8. Holiday Valley Resort8 cm | |
9. Loon Mountain7 cm | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl7 cm | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sugar Bowl and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl11 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch10 cm | |
3. Palisades Tahoe9 cm | |
4. Northstar California Resort6 cm | |
5. Mt Rose6 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort6 cm | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
8. Homewood3 cm | |
9. Bear Valley Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Kirkwood2 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia and Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia8 cm | |
2. Afton Alps7 cm | |
3. The Highlands5 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley5 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
6. Mad River3 cm | |
7. Wilmot3 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 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, Beech Mountain, and Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain3 cm | |
3. Ober 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 Area0 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth 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- | |