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 Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 61 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain60 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain56 cm | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park52 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort52 cm | |
5. Mt. Baker50 cm | |
6. Mount Washington Alpine Resort48 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor41 cm | |
8. Brundage Mountain Resort37 cm | |
9. Schweitzer34 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows34 cm | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 61 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain60 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain56 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort52 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort48 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort26 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort17 cm | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb15 cm | |
8. Big White Ski Resort11 cm | |
9. Revelstoke7 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort5 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 11 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 43 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe44 cm | |
2. Kirkwood39 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch25 cm | |
4. Diamond Peak Ski Resort22 cm | |
5. Mt Rose22 cm | |
6. Heavenly19 cm | |
7. Homewood18 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort13 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl13 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe12 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 Area15 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort10 cm | |
3. Powder Mountain8 cm | |
4. Alta7 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort7 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort7 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. Snowbird7 cm | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort7 cm | |
10. Sundance7 cm | |
5. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 61 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak61 cm | |
2. June Mountain16 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 38 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone39 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort8 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort8 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne6 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort9 cm | |
2. Waterville Valley7 cm | |
3. Cannon Mountain5 cm | |
4. Sugarbush Resort5 cm | |
5. Stowe Mountain Resort5 cm | |
6. Mad River Glen5 cm | |
7. Whiteface Mountain5 cm | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl4 cm | |
9. Ascutney Outdoors4 cm | |
10. Bolton Valley4 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass9 cm | |
2. Sunlight Mountain Resort6 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek5 cm | |
4. Eldora Mountain Resort5 cm | |
5. Steamboat4 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area4 cm | |
7. Keystone3 cm | |
8. Monarch Mountain3 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper3 cm | |
10. Silverton Mountain3 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain10 cm | |
2. The Highlands7 cm | |
3. Sundown Mountain5 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
5. Afton Alps3 cm | |
6. Wilmot1 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
8. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
9. Mad River1 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
10. 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 |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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- | |