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 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 102 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska103 cm | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows35 cm | |
3. Hoodoo34 cm | |
4. Timberline Lodge32 cm | |
5. Mt Bachelor26 cm | |
6. Willamette Pass19 cm | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie15 cm | |
8. White Pass14 cm | |
9. Bluewood13 cm | |
10. Mt. Baker12 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Seven Springs Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Seven Springs Mountain Resort21 cm | |
2. Hidden Valley18 cm | |
3. Laurel Mountain16 cm | |
4. Smugglers' Notch Resort12 cm | |
5. Stowe Mountain Resort12 cm | |
6. Jay Peak Resort12 cm | |
7. Bolton Valley11 cm | |
8. Whitetail Resort11 cm | |
9. Liberty Mountain Resort10 cm | |
10. Titus Mountain9 cm | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Paoli Peaks to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Paoli Peaks29 cm | |
2. Snow Creek21 cm | |
3. Hidden Valley18 cm | |
4. Mad River10 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine8 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley6 cm | |
7. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
8. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
10. The Highlands1 cm | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat14 cm | |
2. Vail11 cm | |
3. Silverton Mountain9 cm | |
4. Loveland Ski Area9 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands8 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain8 cm | |
7. Telluride7 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek7 cm | |
9. Copper Mountain Resort6 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper6 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird13 cm | |
2. Alta10 cm | |
3. Solitude Mountain Resort9 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort9 cm | |
5. Powder Mountain8 cm | |
6. Cherry Peak Ski Area7 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. Snowbasin Resort6 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort6 cm | |
10. Sundance2 cm | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort, Cypress Mountain, and Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort11 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain11 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain10 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb3 cm | |
6. Big White Ski Resort3 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Revelstoke3 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
10. RED Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Wintergreen to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain18 cm | |
2. Wintergreen17 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain3 cm | |
4. Ober Mountain3 cm | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone6 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant1 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
9. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, Snow Valley, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain3 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain3 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain2 cm | |
4. Snow Summit2 cm | |
5. Snow Valley2 cm | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe2 cm | |
7. Kirkwood2 cm | |
8. Heavenly1 cm | |
9. Boreal Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Homewood1 cm | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, Bear Mountain, Snow Summit, and Snow Valley to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain3 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain3 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain2 cm | |
4. Snow Summit2 cm | |
5. Snow Valley2 cm | |
6. Mountain High0 cm | |
7. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts0 cm | |
8. China Peak- | |
11. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe2 cm | |
2. Kirkwood2 cm | |
3. Heavenly1 cm | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1 cm | |
6. Homewood1 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl1 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe1 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort1 cm | |
10. Mt Rose1 cm | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort and Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort3 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl1 cm | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley0 cm | |
13. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
5. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
6. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
7. Ski Apache0 cm | |