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 Dodge Ridge to receive the most snow, with 130 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge130 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort112 cm | |
3. Kirkwood109 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe106 cm | |
5. China Peak96 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch68 cm | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park66 cm | |
8. Mammoth Mountain63 cm | |
9. Homewood46 cm | |
10. June Mountain41 cm | |
2. 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 99 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain98 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker89 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort81 cm | |
4. Cypress Mountain72 cm | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows71 cm | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie70 cm | |
7. Hoodoo67 cm | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park66 cm | |
9. Timberline Lodge66 cm | |
10. Sun Valley Resort52 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 112 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort112 cm | |
2. Kirkwood109 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe106 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch68 cm | |
5. Homewood46 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe41 cm | |
7. Heavenly40 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort39 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl39 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort10 cm | |
4. 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 99 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain98 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort81 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain72 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort37 cm | |
5. RED Mountain Resort33 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb32 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort29 cm | |
8. Revelstoke24 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort22 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort19 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundance to receive the most snow, with 46 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundance45 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain44 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort42 cm | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area32 cm | |
5. Alta26 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort26 cm | |
7. Deer Valley Resort26 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort26 cm | |
9. Snowbird26 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort26 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 97 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak96 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain63 cm | |
3. June Mountain41 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cannon Mountain, Bromley Mountain, Wachusett Mountain, Loon Mountain, Bousquet Mountain, Okemo Mountain Resort, Jiminy Peak, Killington, and Mount Sunapee to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain11 cm | |
2. Bromley Mountain11 cm | |
3. Wachusett Mountain11 cm | |
4. Loon Mountain10 cm | |
5. Bousquet Mountain10 cm | |
6. Okemo Mountain Resort10 cm | |
7. Jiminy Peak10 cm | |
8. Killington9 cm | |
9. Mount Sunapee9 cm | |
10. Wildcat Mountain9 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowmass and Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass10 cm | |
2. Steamboat10 cm | |
4. Vail5 cm | |
5. Loveland Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Ski Cooper3 cm | |
7. Sunlight Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
9. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
2. Alpine Valley Ski Area7 cm | |
3. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
5. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
6. The Highlands2 cm | |
7. Afton Alps2 cm | |
8. Wilmot2 cm | |
9. Mad River0 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort9 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 cm | |
11. 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- | |
12. 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- | |
13. 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- | |