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 Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 79 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort78 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker67 cm | |
3. Mt Bachelor60 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain57 cm | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows55 cm | |
6. Timberline Lodge55 cm | |
7. Willamette Pass49 cm | |
8. Hoodoo47 cm | |
9. Grouse Mountain45 cm | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort43 cm | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 79 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort78 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain57 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain45 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort43 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb25 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort21 cm | |
7. Revelstoke15 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort13 cm | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort10 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort9 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort34 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe32 cm | |
3. Kirkwood24 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch24 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort13 cm | |
6. Mt Rose13 cm | |
7. Heavenly13 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort12 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl12 cm | |
10. Homewood10 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 20 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area20 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain11 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort10 cm | |
4. Sundance6 cm | |
5. Alta6 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort6 cm | |
7. Deer Valley Resort6 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort6 cm | |
9. Snowbird6 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort6 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Waterville Valley10 cm | |
2. Cannon Mountain9 cm | |
3. Jay Peak Resort7 cm | |
4. Sugarbush Resort6 cm | |
5. Mad River Glen6 cm | |
6. Stowe Mountain Resort6 cm | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl6 cm | |
8. Attitash5 cm | |
9. Bretton Woods5 cm | |
10. Whitetail Resort5 cm | |
6. 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 46 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak47 cm | |
2. June Mountain9 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 Moonstone12 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort7 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort7 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne6 cm | |
5. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain5 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
8. 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 Mountain9 cm | |
2. The Highlands7 cm | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
4. Sundown Mountain2 cm | |
5. Mount Bohemia1 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
7. Afton Alps1 cm | |
8. Mad River1 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0 cm | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass6 cm | |
2. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
3. Monarch Mountain2 cm | |
4. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
5. Keystone2 cm | |
6. Steamboat2 cm | |
7. Sunlight Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
9. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain5 cm | |
2. Wintergreen1 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
11. 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- | |
12. 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- | |