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. 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 39", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe39" | |
3. Kirkwood34" | |
4. Dodge Ridge30" | |
5. Mammoth Mountain19" | |
6. China Peak18" | |
7. Homewood17" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe15" | |
9. June Mountain14" | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain28" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort28" | |
3. Mt Bachelor27" | |
4. Cypress Mountain25" | |
5. Schweitzer24" | |
6. Mt. Baker20" | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort16" | |
8. Willamette Pass16" | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie16" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows15" | |
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 39", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe39" | |
3. Kirkwood34" | |
4. Homewood17" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe15" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
8. Sugar Bowl3" | |
9. Heavenly2" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain28" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort28" | |
3. Cypress Mountain25" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort16" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb10" | |
6. Big White Ski Resort9" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
10. Revelstoke5" | |
5. 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 17", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area17" | |
2. Powder Mountain13" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
4. Alta5" | |
5. Brighton Resort5" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
8. Snowbird5" | |
10. Sundance2" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Titus Mountain, and Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
2. Titus Mountain6" | |
3. Cannon Mountain6" | |
4. Bolton Valley5" | |
6. Mount Snow5" | |
7. Stratton5" | |
8. Whiteface Mountain5" | |
9. Sugarbush Resort5" | |
10. Mad River Glen5" | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain19" | |
2. China Peak18" | |
3. June Mountain14" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant3" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
6. Blue Mountain2" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Purgatory Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort3" | |
2. Silverton Mountain2" | |
3. Wolf Creek2" | |
4. Telluride2" | |
5. Steamboat1" | |
6. Monarch Mountain0" | |
7. Ski Cooper0" | |
8. Snowmass0" | |
10. Beaver Creek0" | |
10. 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 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Ski Santa Fe3" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands3" | |
2. Boyne Mountain2" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
4. Alpine Valley0" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
7. Afton Alps- | |
8. Mad River- | |
9. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Lemmon Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley2" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl1" | |
3. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |