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. 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 99 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe99 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort90 cm | |
3. Kirkwood87 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge76 cm | |
5. Mammoth Mountain48 cm | |
6. China Peak46 cm | |
7. Homewood43 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe39 cm | |
9. June Mountain36 cm | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch33 cm | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 71 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain71 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort71 cm | |
3. Mt Bachelor70 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain65 cm | |
5. Schweitzer62 cm | |
6. Mt. Baker51 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort41 cm | |
8. Willamette Pass39 cm | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie39 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows39 cm | |
3. 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 99 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe99 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort90 cm | |
3. Kirkwood87 cm | |
4. Homewood43 cm | |
5. Palisades Tahoe39 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch33 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort8 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl8 cm | |
9. Heavenly5 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0 cm | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 71 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain71 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort71 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain65 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort41 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb26 cm | |
6. Big White Ski Resort22 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort20 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort17 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort14 cm | |
10. Revelstoke13 cm | |
5. 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 43 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area44 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain33 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort20 cm | |
4. Alta13 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort13 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort13 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort13 cm | |
8. Snowbird13 cm | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort13 cm | |
10. Sundance6 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Titus Mountain, and Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort16 cm | |
2. Titus Mountain16 cm | |
3. Cannon Mountain14 cm | |
4. Bolton Valley14 cm | |
5. Stowe Mountain Resort14 cm | |
6. Mount Snow13 cm | |
7. Stratton12 cm | |
8. Whiteface Mountain12 cm | |
9. Sugarbush Resort12 cm | |
10. Mad River Glen12 cm | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 48 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain48 cm | |
2. China Peak46 cm | |
3. June Mountain36 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant8 cm | |
2. Calabogie Peaks Resort7 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone6 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort5 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 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 Resort8 cm | |
2. Silverton Mountain5 cm | |
3. Wolf Creek5 cm | |
4. Telluride5 cm | |
5. Steamboat3 cm | |
6. Monarch Mountain1 cm | |
7. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
8. Snowmass1 cm | |
10. Beaver Creek0 cm | |
10. 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 Resort10 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe7 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley3 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain3 cm | |
5. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands7 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
7. Afton Alps- | |
8. Mad River- | |
9. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Lemmon Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley5 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl4 cm | |
3. Sunrise Park Resort1 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- | |