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 45", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe45" | |
3. Dodge Ridge43" | |
4. Kirkwood36" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch31" | |
6. China Peak30" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
8. Sugar Bowl17" | |
9. Heavenly16" | |
10. Homewood15" | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 41", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort41" | |
2. Grouse Mountain35" | |
3. Cypress Mountain32" | |
4. Mt. Baker32" | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows30" | |
6. Schweitzer26" | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie26" | |
8. Timberline Lodge21" | |
9. Hoodoo19" | |
10. Mt Bachelor19" | |
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 45", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe45" | |
3. Kirkwood36" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch31" | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
6. Sugar Bowl17" | |
7. Heavenly16" | |
8. Homewood15" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe11" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort5" | |
4. 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 41", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort41" | |
2. Grouse Mountain35" | |
3. Cypress Mountain32" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort18" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort13" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort12" | |
9. Revelstoke9" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort8" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundance to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundance17" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort16" | |
3. Powder Mountain14" | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area12" | |
5. Alta10" | |
6. Brighton Resort10" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort10" | |
9. Snowbird10" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort10" | |
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 30", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak30" | |
2. June Mountain10" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain9" | |
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 Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Killington5" | |
2. Cannon Mountain5" | |
3. Waterville Valley4" | |
4. Stratton4" | |
5. Pico Mountain4" | |
6. Mount Snow4" | |
7. Mount Sunapee4" | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl4" | |
9. Ragged Mountain4" | |
10. Crotched4" | |
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 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant3" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
8. Blue Mountain1" | |
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" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
3. Snowmass2" | |
4. Vail2" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
7. Keystone1" | |
8. Ski Cooper1" | |
10. Monarch Mountain1" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
2. Mount Bohemia3" | |
3. Boyne Mountain1" | |
4. Mt Brighton1" | |
5. The Highlands1" | |
7. Afton Alps0" | |
9. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
11. 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 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
5. Ski Apache0" | |
6. Taos Ski Valley- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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- | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |