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 51 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb52 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker34 cm | |
3. Timberline Lodge31 cm | |
4. Revelstoke27 cm | |
5. White Pass26 cm | |
6. Stevens Pass26 cm | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie21 cm | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows17 cm | |
9. Bluewood17 cm | |
10. Silver Mountain16 cm | |
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 20 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort21 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort20 cm | |
3. Cannon Mountain19 cm | |
4. Killington19 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain17 cm | |
6. Bolton Valley17 cm | |
7. Waterville Valley17 cm | |
8. Wildcat Mountain16 cm | |
9. Mount Snow15 cm | |
10. Whiteface Mountain14 cm | |
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 51 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb52 cm | |
2. Revelstoke27 cm | |
3. Fernie Alpine Resort15 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort14 cm | |
5. Banff Sunshine Village12 cm | |
6. Lake Louise11 cm | |
7. Castle Mountain Resort10 cm | |
8. Grouse Mountain10 cm | |
9. Cypress Mountain9 cm | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort9 cm | |
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 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone14 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort12 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant11 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort9 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne9 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix7 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
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 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area13 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia12 cm | |
3. The Highlands11 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
5. Afton Alps0 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
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 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass4 cm | |
2. Buttermilk4 cm | |
3. Steamboat4 cm | |
4. Silverton Mountain3 cm | |
5. Aspen Highlands3 cm | |
6. Aspen Mountain3 cm | |
7. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
8. Breckenridge2 cm | |
9. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
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. Alta1 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort1 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Snowbird1 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain0 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
4. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
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- | |