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 Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass27 cm | |
2. Summit at Snoqualmie25 cm | |
3. Timberline Lodge21 cm | |
4. Magic Mountain Resort21 cm | |
5. Alyeska20 cm | |
6. Bluewood19 cm | |
7. Cypress Mountain18 cm | |
8. Pomerelle Mountain Resort17 cm | |
9. Big White Ski Resort17 cm | |
10. Grouse Mountain16 cm | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Big White Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain18 cm | |
2. Big White Ski Resort17 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain16 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort14 cm | |
5. Revelstoke10 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb9 cm | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort7 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort5 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort5 cm | |
10. Banff Sunshine Village2 cm | |
3. 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 30 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area31 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia18 cm | |
3. The Highlands8 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley6 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area6 cm | |
7. Mad River6 cm | |
8. Paoli Peaks6 cm | |
9. Afton Alps5 cm | |
10. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
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 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area16 cm | |
2. Alta9 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort9 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort9 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort9 cm | |
6. Snowbird9 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort9 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain7 cm | |
9. Sundance6 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort4 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Silverton Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Silverton Mountain12 cm | |
2. Snowmass10 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek10 cm | |
4. Sunlight Mountain Resort8 cm | |
5. Telluride6 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area5 cm | |
7. Powderhorn5 cm | |
8. Eldora Mountain Resort5 cm | |
9. Steamboat5 cm | |
10. Winter Park5 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort9 cm | |
2. Whiteface Mountain7 cm | |
3. Bretton Woods7 cm | |
4. Bolton Valley6 cm | |
5. Stowe Mountain Resort6 cm | |
7. Hidden Valley5 cm | |
8. Sugarloaf5 cm | |
9. Titus Mountain5 cm | |
10. Laurel Mountain5 cm | |
7. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Cloudcroft and Ski Apache to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Cloudcroft9 cm | |
2. Ski Apache8 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe5 cm | |
4. Angel Fire Resort5 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley3 cm | |
6. Pajarito Mountain3 cm | |
7. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort2 cm | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain10 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Mont Tremblant0 cm | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ober Mountain, Snowshoe Mountain, and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain6 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain5 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain4 cm | |
4. Wintergreen1 cm | |
10. 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 Resort1 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
11. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe 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 |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
12. 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- | |
13. California
The California region includes 20 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- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |