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 Timberline Lodge to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Timberline Lodge16" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows15" | |
3. Mt Bachelor13" | |
4. White Pass9" | |
6. Willamette Pass9" | |
7. Crystal Mountain8" | |
8. Hoodoo8" | |
9. Stevens Pass7" | |
10. Mt. Baker7" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stratton to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stratton11" | |
2. Jay Peak Resort9" | |
4. Bolton Valley7" | |
5. Mount Snow7" | |
8. Titus Mountain6" | |
9. Sunday River6" | |
10. Wildcat Mountain6" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Palisades Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl7" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
5. Homewood6" | |
6. Kirkwood6" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
8. Heavenly5" | |
10. June Mountain4" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Palisades Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl7" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
5. Homewood6" | |
6. Kirkwood6" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
8. Heavenly5" | |
10. Mt Rose3" | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort8" | |
2. Mont Tremblant5" | |
4. Blue Mountain4" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Grouse Mountain5" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
4. Cypress Mountain4" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort1" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb1" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort1" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort1" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4" | |
2. Winter Park3" | |
3. Aspen Highlands3" | |
4. Aspen Mountain3" | |
5. Breckenridge3" | |
6. Keystone2" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
8. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
10. Ski Cooper2" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley6" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area5" | |
3. Boyne Mountain3" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. The Highlands1" | |
9. Mount Bohemia1" | |
10. Mt Crescent1" | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain and Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain3" | |
2. Snowbird3" | |
3. Alta2" | |
4. Brighton Resort2" | |
5. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
7. Snowbasin Resort2" | |
9. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
10. Sundance1" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain6" | |
2. Beech Mountain2" | |
3. Ober Mountain1" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
11. 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 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain4" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
3. China Peak1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. 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- | |
13. 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- | |