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 Snow Valley, Mountain High, Mt Baldy Ski Lifts, Bear Mountain, and Snow Summit to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Valley11 cm | |
2. Mountain High11 cm | |
3. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts11 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain10 cm | |
5. Snow Summit10 cm | |
6. China Peak5 cm | |
7. Kirkwood4 cm | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
9. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
10. June Mountain3 cm | |
2. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snow Valley, Mountain High, Mt Baldy Ski Lifts, Bear Mountain, and Snow Summit to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Valley11 cm | |
2. Mountain High11 cm | |
3. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts11 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain10 cm | |
5. Snow Summit10 cm | |
6. China Peak5 cm | |
7. June Mountain3 cm | |
8. Mammoth Mountain3 cm | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11 cm | |
2. Winter Park6 cm | |
3. Eldora Mountain Resort5 cm | |
4. Keystone5 cm | |
5. Loveland Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Arapahoe Basin4 cm | |
7. Granby Ranch4 cm | |
8. Vail4 cm | |
9. Copper Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort15 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant9 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne8 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
5. 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 38 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska37 cm | |
2. Revelstoke3 cm | |
3. SilverStar Mountain Resort1 cm | |
4. Big White Ski Resort0 cm | |
5. Lookout Pass Ski Area0 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort0 cm | |
7. 49 Degrees North- | |
8. Bluewood- | |
9. Crystal Mountain- | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort- | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia13 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
4. The Highlands4 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
8. Afton Alps0 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley Ski Area0 cm | |
10. Mad River0 cm | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brian Head Resort and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort6 cm | |
2. Sundance5 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort3 cm | |
4. Alta3 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort3 cm | |
6. Snowbird3 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. Eagle Point Resort2 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort1 cm | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Kirkwood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Kirkwood4 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe4 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
4. Heavenly3 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort2 cm | |
6. Homewood2 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe1 cm | |
8. Mt Rose1 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort1 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort0 cm | |
9. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Snow, Stratton, Jay Peak Resort, Holiday Valley Resort, Wildcat Mountain, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Bretton Woods, Cannon Mountain, Loon Mountain, and Belleayre Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow3 cm | |
2. Stratton3 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort3 cm | |
4. Holiday Valley Resort3 cm | |
5. Wildcat Mountain2 cm | |
6. Smugglers' Notch Resort2 cm | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl1 cm | |
8. Bretton Woods1 cm | |
9. Cannon Mountain1 cm | |
10. Loon Mountain1 cm | |
10. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl6 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
11. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Revelstoke to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Revelstoke3 cm | |
2. SilverStar Mountain Resort1 cm | |
3. Big White Ski Resort0 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort0 cm | |
5. Marmot Basin0 cm | |
9. Lake Louise- | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb- | |
12. 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. Ober Mountain1 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
3. Snowshoe Mountain1 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
13. 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 |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
3. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |