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 Dodge Ridge to receive the most snow, with 55", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge55" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe44" | |
4. Kirkwood44" | |
5. China Peak35" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch27" | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park26" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain25" | |
9. Homewood18" | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 39", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain39" | |
2. Mt. Baker35" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort32" | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows30" | |
5. Hoodoo29" | |
6. Cypress Mountain28" | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie28" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park26" | |
9. Timberline Lodge26" | |
10. Mt Bachelor24" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 51", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe44" | |
3. Kirkwood44" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch27" | |
5. Homewood18" | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
7. Sugar Bowl17" | |
8. Heavenly16" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe15" | |
10. Mt Rose4" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 39", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain39" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort32" | |
3. Cypress Mountain28" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort14" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort13" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort11" | |
8. Revelstoke9" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort20" | |
2. Powder Mountain18" | |
3. Sundance17" | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area15" | |
5. Alta13" | |
6. Brighton Resort13" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort13" | |
9. Snowbird13" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort13" | |
6. 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 35", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak35" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain25" | |
3. June Mountain16" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Killington and Okemo Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Killington5" | |
3. Cannon Mountain4" | |
4. Bromley Mountain4" | |
5. Bousquet Mountain4" | |
6. Wachusett Mountain4" | |
7. Loon Mountain4" | |
8. Crotched4" | |
9. Mount Sunapee4" | |
10. Jiminy Peak4" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat and Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4" | |
2. Snowmass4" | |
3. Loveland Ski Area3" | |
5. Vail2" | |
6. Ski Cooper1" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
10. Beaver Creek1" | |
9. 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 Bohemia3" | |
4. Boyne Mountain2" | |
5. Afton Alps2" | |
6. The Highlands1" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Wilmot1" | |
9. Sundown Mountain0" | |
10. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant2" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
7. Blue Mountain1" | |
11. 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- | |
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 |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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- | |