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 41", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge41" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch40" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe38" | |
4. China Peak37" | |
6. Kirkwood32" | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park30" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain29" | |
9. Boreal Mountain Resort25" | |
10. Sugar Bowl25" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 40", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch40" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe38" | |
4. Kirkwood32" | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort25" | |
6. Sugar Bowl25" | |
7. Homewood18" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe14" | |
9. Heavenly13" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort9" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 30", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park30" | |
2. Sun Valley Resort21" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
5. Grouse Mountain15" | |
6. Magic Mountain Resort15" | |
7. Timberline Lodge14" | |
8. Brundage Mountain Resort14" | |
9. Mt. Baker13" | |
10. Bogus Basin13" | |
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 19", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort19" | |
2. Powder Mountain16" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area13" | |
4. Alta13" | |
5. Brighton Resort13" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort13" | |
8. Snowbird13" | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort13" | |
10. Sundance13" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain11" | |
2. Loon Mountain10" | |
3. Wildcat Mountain10" | |
4. Waterville Valley9" | |
5. Bretton Woods9" | |
6. Burke Mountain8" | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl7" | |
8. Sugarbush Resort7" | |
9. Pico Mountain7" | |
10. Killington7" | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
2. Grouse Mountain15" | |
3. Cypress Mountain12" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
8. Revelstoke5" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
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 37", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak37" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain29" | |
3. June Mountain12" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat5" | |
3. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
4. Vail2" | |
5. Monarch Mountain2" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
7. Ski Cooper2" | |
8. Snowmass2" | |
9. Keystone2" | |
10. Beaver Creek2" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
3. Blue Mountain3" | |
4. Mont Tremblant3" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, Terry Peak Ski Area, Mount Bohemia, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain3" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
3. Mount Bohemia3" | |
4. The Highlands3" | |
5. Afton Alps2" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
8. Wilmot0" | |
9. Sundown Mountain0" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
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 Mountain0" | |
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- | |