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 Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 76 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain76 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort65 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain64 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor55 cm | |
5. Mt. Baker44 cm | |
6. Schweitzer40 cm | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie39 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort38 cm | |
9. Willamette Pass37 cm | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort36 cm | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 76 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain76 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort65 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain64 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort38 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb32 cm | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort21 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort18 cm | |
8. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort15 cm | |
9. Mount Washington Alpine Resort15 cm | |
10. Big White Ski Resort14 cm | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 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-Tahoe43 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort39 cm | |
3. Kirkwood38 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge35 cm | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park33 cm | |
6. Homewood27 cm | |
7. Palisades Tahoe25 cm | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch20 cm | |
9. Mammoth Mountain15 cm | |
10. China Peak15 cm | |
4. 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 25 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta25 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort25 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort25 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort25 cm | |
5. Snowbird25 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort25 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area23 cm | |
8. Powder Mountain14 cm | |
9. Sundance13 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort11 cm | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 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-Tahoe43 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort39 cm | |
3. Kirkwood38 cm | |
4. Homewood27 cm | |
5. Palisades Tahoe25 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch20 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort6 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl6 cm | |
9. Heavenly4 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain22 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort19 cm | |
3. Stowe Mountain Resort18 cm | |
4. Whiteface Mountain15 cm | |
5. Bolton Valley13 cm | |
6. Stratton12 cm | |
7. Mount Snow11 cm | |
8. Smugglers' Notch Resort11 cm | |
9. Cannon Mountain11 cm | |
10. Holiday Valley Resort10 cm | |
7. 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 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone13 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort10 cm | |
3. Calabogie Peaks Resort8 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant7 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort6 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
8. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain and China Peak to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain15 cm | |
2. China Peak15 cm | |
3. June Mountain11 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain0 cm | |
5. Snow Summit0 cm | |
6. Mountain High0 cm | |
7. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts0 cm | |
8. Snow Valley0 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 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort11 cm | |
2. Telluride8 cm | |
3. Wolf Creek5 cm | |
4. Silverton Mountain5 cm | |
5. Steamboat1 cm | |
6. Monarch Mountain1 cm | |
7. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
8. Powderhorn0 cm | |
9. Beaver Creek0 cm | |
10. Snowmass0 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia10 cm | |
2. The Highlands4 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain2 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
6. Afton Alps- | |
7. Mad River- | |
8. Mt Brighton- | |
9. Mt Crescent- | |
10. Paoli Peaks- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort9 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe3 cm | |
3. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
4. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
5. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort5 cm | |
2. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley4 cm | |
3. Arizona Snowbowl2 cm | |
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. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |