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 Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 48", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor48" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows41" | |
3. Hoodoo41" | |
4. Mt. Baker37" | |
5. Timberline Lodge34" | |
6. Willamette Pass31" | |
7. Magic Mountain Resort23" | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie21" | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort20" | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain12" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort11" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area10" | |
4. Alta8" | |
5. Brighton Resort8" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
8. Snowbird8" | |
10. Sundance7" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Silverton Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Silverton Mountain13" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area11" | |
3. Telluride10" | |
4. Snowmass9" | |
5. Keystone8" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin7" | |
8. Vail7" | |
10. Beaver Creek6" | |
4. 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 14", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain14" | |
2. Grouse Mountain11" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort9" | |
4. Revelstoke8" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort7" | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, and Dodge Ridge to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
3. Dodge Ridge10" | |
4. Kirkwood8" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch8" | |
6. China Peak7" | |
7. Heavenly6" | |
9. Sugar Bowl5" | |
10. Homewood2" | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
3. Kirkwood8" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch8" | |
5. Heavenly6" | |
7. Sugar Bowl5" | |
9. Mt Rose3" | |
10. Homewood2" | |
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 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak7" | |
2. June Mountain2" | |
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 and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
2. Boyne Mountain2" | |
3. The Highlands1" | |
4. Mt Crescent1" | |
5. Sundown Mountain1" | |
8. Wilmot0" | |
9. Mt Brighton0" | |
10. Afton Alps0" | |
9. 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 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Ski Santa Fe2" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
6. Ski Apache0" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Stoneham Mountain Resort, and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant1" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
5. Blue Mountain- | |
7. Horseshoe Resort- | |
11. 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 |
|---|---|
2. Titus Mountain0" | |
3. Whiteface Mountain0" | |
4. Loon Mountain0" | |
5. Cannon Mountain0" | |
6. Attitash- | |
7. BigRock Mountain- | |
10. Bousquet Mountain- | |
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 Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
13. 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 Snowbowl- | |