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 China Peak to receive the most snow, with 47", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak47" | |
2. Dodge Ridge44" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe41" | |
5. Kirkwood34" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch25" | |
7. Homewood18" | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort16" | |
9. Sugar Bowl16" | |
10. Heavenly14" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 41", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe41" | |
3. Kirkwood34" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch25" | |
5. Homewood18" | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort16" | |
7. Sugar Bowl16" | |
8. Heavenly14" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe11" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort7" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 37", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort37" | |
2. Sun Valley Resort18" | |
3. Bogus Basin16" | |
4. Mt Shasta Ski Park14" | |
5. Willamette Pass12" | |
6. Mt Bachelor11" | |
7. Cypress Mountain11" | |
8. Mt. Baker10" | |
9. Timberline Lodge9" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows9" | |
4. 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 47", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak47" | |
2. June Mountain12" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain11" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 9", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain9" | |
2. Loon Mountain8" | |
3. Wildcat Mountain8" | |
4. Waterville Valley7" | |
5. Burke Mountain7" | |
6. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
7. Bretton Woods6" | |
8. BigRock Mountain6" | |
9. Sugarloaf6" | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort5" | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta6" | |
2. Brighton Resort6" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
5. Snowbird6" | |
7. Powder Mountain6" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort5" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
10. Sundance4" | |
7. 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 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain11" | |
2. Grouse Mountain8" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort8" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb3" | |
8. Revelstoke3" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort2" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort2" | |
8. 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 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort11" | |
2. Mont Tremblant10" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne8" | |
7. Blue Mountain2" | |
8. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain10" | |
2. The Highlands8" | |
3. Mount Bohemia5" | |
4. Afton Alps2" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Sundown Mountain0" | |
10. Wilmot0" | |
10. 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" | |
2. Snowmass3" | |
5. Beaver Creek1" | |
6. Powderhorn1" | |
7. Monarch Mountain1" | |
8. Granby Ranch1" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
10. Vail1" | |
11. 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- | |
12. 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- | |
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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |