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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 24", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain24" | |
2. Cypress Mountain22" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park21" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort20" | |
5. Mt. Baker20" | |
7. Mt Bachelor16" | |
8. Brundage Mountain Resort14" | |
9. Schweitzer13" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows13" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 24", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain24" | |
2. Cypress Mountain22" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort20" | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort10" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
8. Big White Ski Resort4" | |
9. Revelstoke3" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 11 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe17" | |
2. Kirkwood15" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch10" | |
5. Mt Rose9" | |
6. Heavenly7" | |
7. Homewood7" | |
9. Sugar Bowl5" | |
10. Palisades Tahoe5" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort4" | |
3. Powder Mountain3" | |
4. Alta3" | |
5. Brighton Resort3" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
8. Snowbird3" | |
10. Sundance3" | |
5. 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 24", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak24" | |
2. June Mountain6" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
5. Mont Tremblant2" | |
6. Blue Mountain2" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
2. Waterville Valley3" | |
3. Cannon Mountain2" | |
4. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
6. Mad River Glen2" | |
7. Whiteface Mountain2" | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl2" | |
9. Ascutney Outdoors2" | |
10. Bolton Valley2" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass4" | |
3. Beaver Creek2" | |
5. Steamboat2" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
7. Keystone1" | |
8. Monarch Mountain1" | |
9. Ski Cooper1" | |
10. Silverton Mountain1" | |
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 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain4" | |
2. The Highlands3" | |
3. Sundown Mountain2" | |
4. Mount Bohemia1" | |
5. Afton Alps1" | |
6. Wilmot0" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0" | |
10. 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- | |
11. 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- | |