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 71 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska70 cm | |
2. Stevens Pass17 cm | |
3. Summit at Snoqualmie15 cm | |
4. Silver Mountain13 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain10 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker10 cm | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort10 cm | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb10 cm | |
10. Cypress Mountain9 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort14 cm | |
2. Bolton Valley14 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort14 cm | |
4. Titus Mountain11 cm | |
5. Smugglers' Notch Resort11 cm | |
6. Mad River Glen11 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain8 cm | |
9. Sugarbush Resort8 cm | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl7 cm | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, Whistler Blackcomb, and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain10 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort10 cm | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb10 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain9 cm | |
6. Revelstoke6 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort5 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort5 cm | |
9. Banff Sunshine Village4 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort4 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Park City Mountain Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, Alta, Brighton Resort, and Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Park City Mountain Resort8 cm | |
2. Solitude Mountain Resort8 cm | |
3. Alta7 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort7 cm | |
5. Snowbird7 cm | |
6. Snowbasin Resort6 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area5 cm | |
8. Deer Valley Resort5 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain5 cm | |
10. Sundance3 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowmass and Silverton Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass7 cm | |
2. Silverton Mountain7 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek6 cm | |
4. Steamboat5 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands5 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain5 cm | |
8. Breckenridge5 cm | |
9. Vail5 cm | |
10. Buttermilk4 cm | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area12 cm | |
2. Boston Mills Brandywine5 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley5 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
5. Mad River4 cm | |
6. Paoli Peaks4 cm | |
7. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
8. The Highlands3 cm | |
9. Hidden Valley3 cm | |
10. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
7. 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 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain16 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ober Mountain and Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain10 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain9 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain7 cm | |
4. Wintergreen4 cm | |
9. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Baldy Ski Lifts, Mountain High, Bear Mountain, and Snow Summit to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts6 cm | |
2. Mountain High5 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain4 cm | |
4. Snow Summit4 cm | |
5. Snow Valley3 cm | |
6. June Mountain1 cm | |
7. Bear Valley Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Kirkwood0 cm | |
10. China Peak- | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Baldy Ski Lifts, Mountain High, Bear Mountain, and Snow Summit to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts6 cm | |
2. Mountain High5 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain4 cm | |
4. Snow Summit4 cm | |
5. Snow Valley3 cm | |
6. June Mountain1 cm | |
7. China Peak- | |
8. Mammoth Mountain- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Cloudcroft to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Cloudcroft4 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe3 cm | |
3. Ski Apache2 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
5. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
6. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
7. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
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 Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley3 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl3 cm | |
3. Sunrise Park Resort1 cm | |
13. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 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. Bear Valley Mountain Resort0 cm | |
2. Kirkwood0 cm | |
5. Heavenly- | |
6. Homewood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |