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 and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker29 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort28 cm | |
3. Crystal Mountain22 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor15 cm | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park15 cm | |
6. Stevens Pass15 cm | |
7. White Pass13 cm | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb11 cm | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie10 cm | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort9 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, and Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl15 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch15 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort14 cm | |
4. Palisades Tahoe12 cm | |
5. Kirkwood11 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe9 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort9 cm | |
8. Northstar California Resort7 cm | |
9. Mt Rose7 cm | |
10. Heavenly7 cm | |
3. 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 28 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort28 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb11 cm | |
3. Revelstoke7 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain6 cm | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort6 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort5 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort5 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort4 cm | |
9. Cypress Mountain4 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort3 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort7 cm | |
2. Stowe Mountain Resort5 cm | |
3. Bolton Valley5 cm | |
4. Smugglers' Notch Resort5 cm | |
5. Mad River Glen4 cm | |
6. Jay Peak Resort4 cm | |
7. Titus Mountain4 cm | |
8. BigRock Mountain3 cm | |
9. Killington3 cm | |
10. Seven Springs Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands8 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia8 cm | |
3. Afton Alps4 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
7. Wilmot3 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area8 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort6 cm | |
3. Powder Mountain4 cm | |
4. Alta4 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort4 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort3 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Snowbird2 cm | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Sundance2 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Beaver Creek, Silverton Mountain, Buttermilk, Aspen Highlands, Aspen Mountain, Telluride, Sunlight Mountain Resort, Snowmass, and Winter Park to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek2 cm | |
3. Silverton Mountain2 cm | |
4. Buttermilk2 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands2 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain2 cm | |
7. Telluride2 cm | |
8. Sunlight Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Snowmass1 cm | |
10. Winter Park1 cm | |
8. 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 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne0 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Mont Tremblant0 cm | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beech Mountain and Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain3 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain2 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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 Mountain1 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
3. China Peak0 cm | |
4. Bear 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 |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
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- | |