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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Kirkwood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Boreal Mountain Resort, and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 40", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Kirkwood40" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe40" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort40" | |
4. Sugar Bowl40" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch39" | |
7. Heavenly28" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe28" | |
9. June Mountain28" | |
10. Mammoth Mountain28" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Kirkwood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Boreal Mountain Resort, and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 40", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Kirkwood40" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe40" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort40" | |
4. Sugar Bowl40" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch39" | |
7. Heavenly28" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe28" | |
9. Homewood27" | |
10. Northstar California Resort22" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain19" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort19" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows18" | |
4. Mt. Baker17" | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie17" | |
6. Stevens Pass17" | |
7. Cypress Mountain17" | |
8. Timberline Lodge16" | |
9. Crystal Mountain16" | |
10. Mt Bachelor15" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain19" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort19" | |
3. Cypress Mountain17" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
5. Revelstoke7" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort4" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain17" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area12" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort11" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
5. Sundance7" | |
6. Alta5" | |
7. Brighton Resort5" | |
9. Snowbird5" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort5" | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain28" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain28" | |
3. China Peak3" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Snow to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow5" | |
2. Stratton4" | |
3. Whiteface Mountain4" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
5. Gore Mountain4" | |
6. Jiminy Peak4" | |
7. Cannon Mountain4" | |
8. Crotched4" | |
10. Mad River Glen4" | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe5" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley4" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort2" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat5" | |
2. Telluride2" | |
3. Wolf Creek2" | |
5. Purgatory Resort1" | |
6. Snowmass1" | |
7. Monarch Mountain1" | |
8. Silverton Mountain0" | |
9. Beaver Creek0" | |
10. Ski Cooper0" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands3" | |
2. Boyne Mountain2" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
4. Afton Alps1" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Wilmot0" | |
11. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Blue Mountain, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, Stoneham Mountain Resort, and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant1" | |
2. Blue Mountain1" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Lemmon Ski Valley and Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley1" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
3. Arizona Snowbowl0" | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |