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. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 35", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker35" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort30" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows30" | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie29" | |
5. Timberline Lodge28" | |
6. Grouse Mountain25" | |
7. Hoodoo24" | |
8. Mt Spokane22" | |
9. Mt Bachelor21" | |
10. Schweitzer21" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 34", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe32" | |
3. Kirkwood31" | |
4. Dodge Ridge29" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch20" | |
6. China Peak20" | |
7. Heavenly15" | |
9. Sugar Bowl9" | |
10. Homewood7" | |
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 34", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe32" | |
3. Kirkwood31" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch20" | |
5. Heavenly15" | |
7. Sugar Bowl9" | |
8. Homewood7" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1" | |
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 30", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort30" | |
2. Grouse Mountain25" | |
3. Cypress Mountain19" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort15" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb14" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort12" | |
7. Castle Mountain Resort10" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort10" | |
10. 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 23", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort23" | |
2. Powder Mountain18" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area16" | |
4. Sundance12" | |
5. Alta8" | |
6. Brighton Resort8" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
9. Snowbird8" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort8" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stratton, Jiminy Peak, Mount Snow, Bromley Mountain, Wachusett Mountain, Okemo Mountain Resort, Mad River Glen, Mount Southington, Berkshire East, Blue Hills Ski Area, Crotched, Sugarbush Resort, Middlebury Snow Bowl, and Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stratton3" | |
2. Jiminy Peak3" | |
3. Mount Snow3" | |
4. Bromley Mountain3" | |
5. Wachusett Mountain3" | |
7. Mad River Glen3" | |
8. Mount Southington3" | |
9. Berkshire East3" | |
10. Blue Hills Ski Area3" | |
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 20", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak20" | |
2. June Mountain5" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
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 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4" | |
2. Snowmass2" | |
3. Vail2" | |
4. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
7. Ski Cooper1" | |
8. Monarch Mountain1" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
10. Wolf 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 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area6" | |
2. Mount Bohemia2" | |
4. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. The Highlands1" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
7. Afton Alps1" | |
8. Mad River0" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0" | |
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 Tremblant3" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
6. Blue Mountain1" | |
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 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
5. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |