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 32", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor32" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows30" | |
3. Hoodoo29" | |
4. Mt. Baker29" | |
5. Stevens Pass27" | |
6. Timberline Lodge25" | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie23" | |
8. Bluewood21" | |
9. Willamette Pass19" | |
10. Lookout Pass Ski Area19" | |
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 19", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain19" | |
2. Grouse Mountain18" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort10" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort9" | |
7. Revelstoke8" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort6" | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Loveland Ski Area and Copper Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loveland Ski Area10" | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort10" | |
3. Steamboat8" | |
4. Vail8" | |
5. Monarch Mountain8" | |
6. Keystone7" | |
7. Snowmass6" | |
8. Beaver Creek6" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin6" | |
10. Ski Cooper6" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain10" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area9" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
4. Sundance8" | |
5. Alta6" | |
6. Brighton Resort6" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
9. Snowbird6" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort6" | |
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 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe7" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
4. Dodge Ridge5" | |
5. Kirkwood5" | |
6. Heavenly4" | |
8. Sugar Bowl4" | |
9. Homewood2" | |
10. China Peak2" | |
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 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe7" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
4. Kirkwood5" | |
5. Heavenly4" | |
7. Sugar Bowl4" | |
9. Mt Rose3" | |
10. Homewood2" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Pleasant Mountain and Cranmore Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Pleasant Mountain5" | |
3. Attitash4" | |
4. Mount Sunapee4" | |
5. Sunday River4" | |
6. Ragged Mountain3" | |
7. Loon Mountain3" | |
8. Whiteface Mountain3" | |
9. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
10. Waterville Valley3" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant5" | |
2. Blue Mountain4" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley4" | |
2. Boyne Mountain4" | |
3. The Highlands3" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
7. Mt Brighton2" | |
8. Mad River1" | |
9. Mount Bohemia1" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation1" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain3" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
3. Beech Mountain2" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
11. 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 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak2" | |
2. June Mountain1" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. 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 GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
2. Ski Apache0" | |
3. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
5. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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- | |