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 Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 53 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain54 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain54 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort54 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb25 cm | |
5. Crystal Mountain22 cm | |
6. Stevens Pass16 cm | |
7. Mt Bachelor15 cm | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows15 cm | |
9. Timberline Lodge15 cm | |
10. Mt. Baker13 cm | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 53 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain54 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain54 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort54 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb25 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort9 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort6 cm | |
9. Revelstoke6 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort4 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain20 cm | |
2. Holiday Valley Resort18 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort16 cm | |
4. Middlebury Snow Bowl15 cm | |
5. Stowe Mountain Resort14 cm | |
6. Mad River Glen14 cm | |
7. Smugglers' Notch Resort13 cm | |
8. Bretton Woods11 cm | |
9. Sugarbush Resort11 cm | |
10. Pico Mountain11 cm | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne18 cm | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort15 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant11 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort10 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone10 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort10 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain9 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snow Valley to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Valley9 cm | |
2. Bear Mountain8 cm | |
3. Snow Summit8 cm | |
4. Mountain High8 cm | |
5. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts8 cm | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park3 cm | |
7. Kirkwood2 cm | |
8. Bear Valley Mountain Resort2 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe2 cm | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch2 cm | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia12 cm | |
2. The Highlands10 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain9 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley7 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Seven Oaks Recreation0 cm | |
9. Afton Alps0 cm | |
10. Mad River- | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snow Valley to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Valley9 cm | |
2. Bear Mountain8 cm | |
3. Snow Summit8 cm | |
4. Mountain High8 cm | |
5. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts8 cm | |
6. June Mountain1 cm | |
7. Mammoth Mountain0 cm | |
8. China Peak- | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort14 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley10 cm | |
3. Pajarito Mountain6 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe5 cm | |
5. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort5 cm | |
6. Ski Apache1 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0 cm | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Purgatory Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort7 cm | |
2. Wolf Creek4 cm | |
3. Telluride3 cm | |
4. Winter Park1 cm | |
5. Keystone1 cm | |
6. Silverton Mountain1 cm | |
7. Monarch Mountain1 cm | |
8. Snowmass0 cm | |
9. Ski Cooper0 cm | |
10. Arapahoe Basin0 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. Sunrise Park Resort6 cm | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley0 cm | |
11. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Kirkwood, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Kirkwood2 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort2 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe2 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch2 cm | |
5. Homewood1 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe1 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl0 cm | |
9. Heavenly0 cm | |
12. 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. Brian Head Resort1 cm | |
2. Alta- | |
3. Brighton Resort- | |
7. Powder Mountain- | |
8. Snowbasin Resort- | |
9. Snowbird- | |
13. 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. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |