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 Mt Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 67", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows67" | |
2. Mt Bachelor56" | |
3. Timberline Lodge55" | |
4. Hoodoo47" | |
5. Mt. Baker45" | |
6. Cypress Mountain41" | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie36" | |
8. Crystal Mountain36" | |
9. Grouse Mountain34" | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort33" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cypress Mountain to receive the most snow, with 41", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain41" | |
2. Grouse Mountain34" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort32" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb18" | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort14" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort10" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort8" | |
9. Revelstoke8" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort6" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort19" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area18" | |
3. Powder Mountain14" | |
4. Sundance9" | |
5. Alta8" | |
6. Brighton Resort8" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
9. Snowbird8" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort8" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass12" | |
2. Beaver Creek11" | |
3. Sunlight Mountain Resort11" | |
4. Silverton Mountain10" | |
5. Loveland Ski Area9" | |
7. Keystone8" | |
8. Telluride8" | |
9. Vail8" | |
10. Steamboat8" | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe13" | |
2. Dodge Ridge12" | |
4. Kirkwood11" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
6. China Peak6" | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park5" | |
8. Homewood4" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
10. Heavenly3" | |
6. 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 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe13" | |
3. Kirkwood11" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
5. Homewood4" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
7. Heavenly3" | |
9. Sugar Bowl3" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1" | |
7. 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 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak6" | |
2. June Mountain3" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
3. Mont Tremblant- | |
4. Blue Mountain- | |
6. Horseshoe Resort- | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 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. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
2. Afton Alps- | |
3. Alpine Valley- | |
5. Boyne Mountain- | |
6. The Highlands- | |
7. Mad River- | |
8. Mount Bohemia- | |
9. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
11. 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. Arizona Snowbowl0" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
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 GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
13. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 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. Attitash- | |
2. BigRock Mountain- | |
6. Camelback- | |
9. Crotched- | |
10. Hidden Valley- | |