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 33 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort34 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker22 cm | |
3. Crystal Mountain21 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort15 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb15 cm | |
6. Stevens Pass14 cm | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort14 cm | |
8. Grouse Mountain14 cm | |
9. Revelstoke14 cm | |
10. White Pass11 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 33 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort34 cm | |
2. Whitewater Ski Resort15 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb15 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort14 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain14 cm | |
6. Revelstoke14 cm | |
7. Cypress Mountain11 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort10 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort8 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort7 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 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bolton Valley13 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort11 cm | |
3. Stowe Mountain Resort10 cm | |
4. Mad River Glen10 cm | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl10 cm | |
6. Holiday Valley Resort10 cm | |
7. Killington10 cm | |
8. Sugarbush Resort9 cm | |
9. Smugglers' Notch Resort9 cm | |
10. Titus Mountain8 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia10 cm | |
2. Alpine Valley5 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
4. The Highlands5 cm | |
5. Afton Alps4 cm | |
6. Mad River4 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
10. Wilmot2 cm | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
4. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, Palisades Tahoe, Kirkwood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Homewood to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort4 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl4 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch3 cm | |
4. Palisades Tahoe2 cm | |
5. Kirkwood1 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe1 cm | |
7. Homewood1 cm | |
8. Heavenly1 cm | |
9. Bear Valley Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort1 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 Mountain3 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain3 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain3 cm | |
4. Wintergreen0 cm | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
2. Deer Valley Resort0 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort0 cm | |
4. Sundance0 cm | |
5. Alta0 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort0 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort0 cm | |
9. Snowbird0 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort0 cm | |
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. Steamboat0 cm | |
2. Vail0 cm | |
3. Breckenridge0 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek- | |
5. Buttermilk- | |
9. Monarch Mountain- | |
10. Ski Cooper- | |
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- | |