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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 36", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker36" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort33" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows32" | |
4. Timberline Lodge30" | |
5. Mt Bachelor29" | |
6. Grouse Mountain28" | |
7. Brundage Mountain Resort26" | |
8. Cypress Mountain24" | |
10. Stevens Pass24" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 33", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort33" | |
2. Grouse Mountain28" | |
3. Cypress Mountain24" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb17" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort13" | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort13" | |
8. Big White Ski Resort9" | |
9. Revelstoke5" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe19" | |
3. Kirkwood15" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch10" | |
5. Homewood6" | |
7. Sugar Bowl5" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
9. Heavenly2" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area12" | |
2. Eagle Point Resort8" | |
3. Powder Mountain6" | |
4. Snowbasin Resort6" | |
5. Alta6" | |
6. Brighton Resort6" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
9. Snowbird6" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort6" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eldora Mountain Resort21" | |
2. Beaver Creek7" | |
4. Snowmass6" | |
5. Ski Cooper4" | |
6. Steamboat4" | |
8. Silverton Mountain3" | |
9. Vail3" | |
10. Aspen Highlands3" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
3. Bolton Valley4" | |
4. Cannon Mountain4" | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
6. Mad River Glen3" | |
8. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
9. Whiteface Mountain3" | |
10. Loon Mountain3" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort5" | |
4. Mont Tremblant2" | |
5. Blue Mountain2" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
8. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak10" | |
2. June Mountain5" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands4" | |
2. Boyne Mountain2" | |
4. Mt Brighton1" | |
5. Alpine Valley1" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
8. Afton Alps- | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mount Bohemia- | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Apache0" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. 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 GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. 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 GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |