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 51", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge51" | |
3. Kirkwood43" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe42" | |
5. China Peak38" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch27" | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park26" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain25" | |
9. Homewood18" | |
10. June Mountain16" | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 39", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain39" | |
2. Mt. Baker35" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort32" | |
4. Cypress Mountain28" | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows28" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie28" | |
7. Hoodoo26" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park26" | |
9. Timberline Lodge26" | |
10. Sun Valley Resort20" | |
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 44", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood43" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe42" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch27" | |
5. Homewood18" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe16" | |
7. Heavenly16" | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort15" | |
9. Sugar Bowl15" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort4" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 39", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain39" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort32" | |
3. Cypress Mountain28" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort14" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort13" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort12" | |
8. Revelstoke9" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundance to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundance18" | |
2. Powder Mountain17" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort17" | |
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 38", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak38" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain25" | |
3. June Mountain16" | |
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 Cannon Mountain, Bromley Mountain, Wachusett Mountain, Loon Mountain, Bousquet Mountain, Okemo Mountain Resort, Jiminy Peak, Killington, and Mount Sunapee to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain4" | |
2. Bromley Mountain4" | |
3. Wachusett Mountain4" | |
4. Loon Mountain4" | |
5. Bousquet Mountain4" | |
7. Jiminy Peak4" | |
8. Killington4" | |
9. Mount Sunapee4" | |
10. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowmass and Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass4" | |
2. Steamboat4" | |
4. Vail2" | |
5. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
6. Ski Cooper1" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
10. Beaver 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 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
3. Mt Brighton2" | |
4. Mount Bohemia2" | |
5. Boyne Mountain1" | |
6. The Highlands1" | |
7. Afton Alps1" | |
8. Wilmot1" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Alpine Valley0" | |
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 Tremblant2" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
7. Blue Mountain1" | |
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- | |