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. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Thunder Ridge to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Thunder Ridge6" | |
2. Mountain Creek5" | |
3. Mohawk Mountain5" | |
4. Ski Butternut5" | |
6. Mount Southington4" | |
7. Hunter Mountain4" | |
8. Berkshire East4" | |
9. Mount Sunapee4" | |
10. Bousquet Mountain4" | |
2. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands11" | |
2. Boyne Mountain9" | |
3. Mount Bohemia6" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
5. Alpine Valley2" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
7. Afton Alps1" | |
8. Sundown Mountain1" | |
9. Wilmot1" | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area1" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska6" | |
3. Big White Ski Resort2" | |
4. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
5. Sun Peaks Resort1" | |
6. Mt Spokane1" | |
7. Mt. Baker1" | |
8. Silver Mountain1" | |
9. Crystal Mountain1" | |
10. Schweitzer1" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Silverton Mountain1" | |
3. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
4. Winter Park1" | |
5. Steamboat1" | |
6. Beaver Creek1" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
9. Vail1" | |
10. Snowmass1" | |
5. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ober Mountain, Snowshoe Mountain, and Wintergreen to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain3" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
3. Wintergreen3" | |
4. Beech Mountain2" | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect SilverStar Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Big White Ski Resort2" | |
3. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort1" | |
5. Revelstoke1" | |
6. Cypress Mountain0" | |
7. Grouse Mountain0" | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort0" | |
9. Marmot Basin0" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain2" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
6. Mont Tremblant0" | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
3. Ski Apache0" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 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. Eagle Point Resort0" | |
2. Alta0" | |
3. Brighton Resort0" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
6. Snowbird0" | |
8. Sundance0" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
10. Powder Mountain0" | |
10. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. California
The California region includes 20 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. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |
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- | |