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 43", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge43" | |
2. China Peak40" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe37" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch32" | |
6. Kirkwood28" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort22" | |
8. Sugar Bowl22" | |
9. Heavenly17" | |
10. Homewood15" | |
2. 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 37", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe37" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch32" | |
4. Kirkwood28" | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort22" | |
6. Sugar Bowl22" | |
7. Heavenly17" | |
8. Homewood15" | |
10. Mt Rose7" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 36", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort36" | |
2. Mt. Baker25" | |
3. Bogus Basin17" | |
4. Sun Valley Resort16" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
6. Grouse Mountain14" | |
7. Willamette Pass12" | |
8. Cypress Mountain11" | |
9. Bluewood10" | |
10. Timberline Lodge10" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain13" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort11" | |
3. Sundance11" | |
4. Alta10" | |
5. Brighton Resort10" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort10" | |
8. Snowbird10" | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort10" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area7" | |
5. 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 16", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
2. Grouse Mountain14" | |
3. Cypress Mountain11" | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
8. Revelstoke5" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort4" | |
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 40", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak40" | |
2. June Mountain10" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain7" | |
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 to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain7" | |
2. Loon Mountain6" | |
3. Yawgoo Valley5" | |
4. Wildcat Mountain5" | |
5. Hunter Mountain5" | |
6. Mount Southington5" | |
7. Thunder Ridge5" | |
8. Mohawk Mountain5" | |
9. Belleayre Mountain5" | |
10. Waterville Valley4" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands7" | |
2. Boyne Mountain6" | |
3. Mount Bohemia3" | |
4. Afton Alps3" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Sundown Mountain0" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat6" | |
2. Snowmass1" | |
3. Powderhorn1" | |
4. Monarch Mountain1" | |
7. Granby Ranch1" | |
8. Vail1" | |
9. Beaver Creek1" | |
10. Ski Cooper0" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mont Tremblant2" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
5. Blue Mountain1" | |
8. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
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" | |
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- | |