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 Mountain High and Mt Baldy Ski Lifts to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mountain High20 cm | |
2. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts20 cm | |
3. China Peak16 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain14 cm | |
5. Snow Summit14 cm | |
6. June Mountain13 cm | |
7. Snow Valley11 cm | |
8. Mammoth Mountain9 cm | |
9. Homewood6 cm | |
10. Dodge Ridge5 cm | |
2. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat and Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat19 cm | |
2. Snowmass19 cm | |
3. Granby Ranch14 cm | |
4. Breckenridge12 cm | |
5. Winter Park12 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area12 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin12 cm | |
8. Keystone11 cm | |
9. Eldora Mountain Resort7 cm | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort7 cm | |
3. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mountain High and Mt Baldy Ski Lifts to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mountain High20 cm | |
2. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts20 cm | |
3. China Peak16 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain14 cm | |
5. Snow Summit14 cm | |
6. June Mountain13 cm | |
7. Snow Valley11 cm | |
8. Mammoth Mountain9 cm | |
4. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 89 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska88 cm | |
2. Bogus Basin1 cm | |
3. Pomerelle Mountain Resort0 cm | |
4. Crystal Mountain0 cm | |
5. 49 Degrees North- | |
6. Bluewood- | |
8. Hoodoo- | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundance and Eagle Point Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundance11 cm | |
2. Eagle Point Resort9 cm | |
3. Brian Head Resort8 cm | |
4. Alta8 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort8 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort8 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Snowbird8 cm | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort8 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
6. 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 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort15 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant14 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone14 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort8 cm | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne7 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort5 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain9 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort8 cm | |
3. Holiday Valley Resort7 cm | |
4. Whiteface Mountain4 cm | |
5. Cannon Mountain4 cm | |
6. Wildcat Mountain4 cm | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl4 cm | |
8. Smugglers' Notch Resort3 cm | |
9. Loon Mountain3 cm | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia16 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain12 cm | |
3. The Highlands8 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area2 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Afton Alps0 cm | |
10. Mad River0 cm | |
9. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Homewood, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Heavenly to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Homewood6 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort4 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl4 cm | |
5. Heavenly4 cm | |
6. Kirkwood4 cm | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch3 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe3 cm | |
9. Diamond Peak Ski Resort2 cm | |
10. Mt Rose2 cm | |
10. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl8 cm | |
2. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley4 cm | |
3. Sunrise Park Resort1 cm | |
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 Mountain1 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. Western Canada
The Western Canada 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. Castle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Lake Louise- | |
6. Revelstoke- | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort- | |
13. 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 |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |