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 Summit at Snoqualmie to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Summit at Snoqualmie30 cm | |
2. Stevens Pass25 cm | |
3. Timberline Lodge21 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker15 cm | |
5. Bluewood14 cm | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows14 cm | |
7. Lookout Pass Ski Area14 cm | |
8. Cypress Mountain13 cm | |
9. Alyeska13 cm | |
10. White Pass13 cm | |
2. 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 41 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area40 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia13 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley9 cm | |
4. The Highlands9 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine7 cm | |
7. Mad River7 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area6 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
10. Afton Alps5 cm | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta11 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort11 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort11 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort11 cm | |
5. Snowbird11 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort11 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area7 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain7 cm | |
9. Sundance6 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort5 cm | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Revelstoke to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain13 cm | |
2. Revelstoke12 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain11 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort11 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb10 cm | |
6. SilverStar Mountain Resort9 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort8 cm | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort7 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort4 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine 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. Loveland Ski Area7 cm | |
5. Sunlight Mountain Resort7 cm | |
6. Vail7 cm | |
7. Winter Park6 cm | |
8. Telluride6 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin6 cm | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort6 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 Resort10 cm | |
3. Stowe Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Hidden Valley8 cm | |
5. Laurel Mountain7 cm | |
6. Bolton Valley7 cm | |
7. Holiday Valley Resort7 cm | |
8. Bretton Woods7 cm | |
9. Smugglers' Notch Resort6 cm | |
10. Cannon Mountain6 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort8 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
3. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
6. Mont Tremblant1 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
8. 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 Cloudcroft8 cm | |
2. Ski Apache7 cm | |
3. Pajarito Mountain4 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
5. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
6. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain8 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain7 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
4. Wintergreen0 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 Snowbowl0 cm | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley0 cm | |
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- | |