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 48", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge48" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch40" | |
3. China Peak40" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe37" | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park30" | |
7. Kirkwood30" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain21" | |
9. Homewood17" | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort16" | |
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-Tahoe37" | |
4. Kirkwood30" | |
5. Homewood17" | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort16" | |
7. Sugar Bowl16" | |
8. Heavenly16" | |
9. Diamond Peak Ski Resort10" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe9" | |
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" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
4. Grouse Mountain15" | |
5. Timberline Lodge14" | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort14" | |
8. Mt. Baker13" | |
9. Bogus Basin13" | |
10. Cypress Mountain12" | |
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 15", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain15" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort14" | |
3. Sundance13" | |
4. Alta12" | |
5. Brighton Resort12" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort12" | |
8. Snowbird12" | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort12" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area9" | |
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. Pico Mountain7" | |
9. Mad River Glen7" | |
10. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
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" | |
6. Revelstoke6" | |
7. 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 40", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak40" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain21" | |
3. June Mountain11" | |
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 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" | |
9. 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. Vail2" | |
4. Monarch Mountain2" | |
5. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
6. Keystone2" | |
7. Powderhorn1" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
10. Ski Cooper1" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain5" | |
2. The Highlands5" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
4. Mount Bohemia2" | |
5. Afton Alps1" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Wilmot0" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Sundown Mountain0" | |
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- | |