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 Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb20" | |
2. Mt. Baker14" | |
3. Timberline Lodge12" | |
4. Revelstoke10" | |
5. White Pass10" | |
6. Stevens Pass10" | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie8" | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows7" | |
9. Bluewood7" | |
10. Silver Mountain6" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Jay Peak Resort, Cannon Mountain, and Killington to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Jay Peak Resort8" | |
3. Cannon Mountain8" | |
4. Killington8" | |
5. Loon Mountain7" | |
6. Bolton Valley7" | |
7. Waterville Valley7" | |
8. Wildcat Mountain6" | |
9. Mount Snow6" | |
10. Whiteface Mountain6" | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb20" | |
2. Revelstoke10" | |
3. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
6. Lake Louise4" | |
8. Grouse Mountain4" | |
9. Cypress Mountain4" | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort5" | |
3. Mont Tremblant4" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
8. Blue Mountain1" | |
5. 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 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area5" | |
2. Mount Bohemia5" | |
3. The Highlands4" | |
4. Boyne Mountain3" | |
5. Afton Alps0" | |
6. Alpine Valley0" | |
8. Mad River- | |
9. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass2" | |
2. Buttermilk1" | |
3. Steamboat1" | |
4. Silverton Mountain1" | |
5. Aspen Highlands1" | |
6. Aspen Mountain1" | |
7. Beaver Creek1" | |
8. Breckenridge1" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 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. Alta0" | |
2. Brighton Resort0" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
5. Snowbird0" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
8. Powder Mountain0" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort- | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
9. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 11 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Heavenly- | |
4. Homewood- | |
5. Kirkwood- | |
7. Palisades Tahoe- | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
9. Sugar Bowl- | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch- | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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- | |