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 Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 31", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort31" | |
2. Grouse Mountain28" | |
3. Cypress Mountain24" | |
4. Mt Bachelor22" | |
5. Schweitzer22" | |
6. Willamette Pass21" | |
7. Mt. Baker20" | |
8. Brundage Mountain Resort18" | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie16" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 31", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort31" | |
2. Grouse Mountain28" | |
3. Cypress Mountain24" | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort13" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
7. Revelstoke6" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
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 19", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe19" | |
2. Dodge Ridge17" | |
4. Kirkwood15" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park13" | |
6. China Peak12" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch8" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain6" | |
9. June Mountain6" | |
10. Homewood5" | |
4. 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 19", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe19" | |
3. Kirkwood15" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch8" | |
5. Homewood5" | |
6. Sugar Bowl4" | |
7. Heavenly4" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1" | |
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 16", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area16" | |
2. Powder Mountain7" | |
3. Alta5" | |
4. Brighton Resort5" | |
6. Snowbasin Resort5" | |
7. Snowbird5" | |
9. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
10. Sundance3" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Titus Mountain, and Stowe Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
2. Titus Mountain6" | |
4. Whiteface Mountain5" | |
5. Jiminy Peak5" | |
6. Bolton Valley5" | |
7. Mount Snow5" | |
8. Stratton5" | |
9. Mad River Glen5" | |
10. Windham Mountain Club5" | |
7. 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 12", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak12" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain6" | |
3. June Mountain6" | |
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 Calabogie Peaks Resort, Mont Tremblant, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant3" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
6. Blue Mountain2" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Purgatory Resort, Telluride, and Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort3" | |
2. Telluride3" | |
3. Wolf Creek3" | |
4. Silverton Mountain2" | |
5. Steamboat2" | |
6. Monarch Mountain1" | |
7. Winter Park0" | |
8. Ski Cooper0" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands3" | |
2. Boyne Mountain3" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
5. Mt Brighton0" | |
6. Afton Alps0" | |
7. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
10. Mad River- | |
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 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Apache0" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley3" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl2" | |
3. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
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" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |