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 61", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows61" | |
2. Mt Bachelor56" | |
3. Timberline Lodge53" | |
4. Hoodoo48" | |
5. Cypress Mountain36" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort36" | |
7. Mt. Baker36" | |
8. Grouse Mountain35" | |
9. Willamette Pass35" | |
10. Bluewood32" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 36", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain36" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort36" | |
3. Grouse Mountain35" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort16" | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort10" | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort9" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort9" | |
10. Revelstoke7" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Dodge Ridge to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge18" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe16" | |
4. Kirkwood13" | |
5. China Peak12" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch12" | |
7. Heavenly8" | |
9. Sugar Bowl7" | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park7" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort13" | |
2. Powder Mountain12" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area10" | |
4. Alta9" | |
5. Brighton Resort9" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
8. Snowbird9" | |
10. Sundance8" | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe16" | |
3. Kirkwood13" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch12" | |
5. Heavenly8" | |
7. Sugar Bowl7" | |
9. Mt Rose4" | |
10. Homewood4" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Loveland Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loveland Ski Area10" | |
2. Arapahoe Basin9" | |
3. Silverton Mountain8" | |
4. Snowmass8" | |
5. Keystone8" | |
7. Beaver Creek7" | |
8. Steamboat7" | |
9. Vail7" | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort6" | |
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 12", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak12" | |
2. June Mountain3" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. 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 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
2. Mount Bohemia0" | |
3. Afton Alps- | |
4. Alpine Valley- | |
6. Boyne Mountain- | |
7. The Highlands- | |
8. Mad River- | |
9. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe2" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. 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. Burke Mountain0" | |
2. Cannon Mountain0" | |
3. Titus Mountain0" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort0" | |
5. Whiteface Mountain0" | |
6. Wildcat Mountain0" | |
7. Loon Mountain0" | |
8. Bretton Woods0" | |
9. Attitash- | |
10. BigRock Mountain- | |
11. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
3. Mont Tremblant- | |
4. Blue Mountain- | |
6. Horseshoe Resort- | |
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- | |
13. 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |