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. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands26 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia17 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain15 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area11 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
8. Afton Alps3 cm | |
9. Wilmot2 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mountain Creek to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mountain Creek9 cm | |
2. Ski Butternut9 cm | |
4. Laurel Mountain9 cm | |
5. Mohawk Mountain8 cm | |
6. Roundtop Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Crotched8 cm | |
8. Hidden Valley8 cm | |
9. Blue Hills Ski Area8 cm | |
10. Cannon Mountain7 cm | |
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 23 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska22 cm | |
2. SilverStar Mountain Resort7 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker7 cm | |
4. Crystal Mountain4 cm | |
5. Silver Mountain3 cm | |
6. Revelstoke3 cm | |
7. Lookout Pass Ski Area3 cm | |
8. Big White Ski Resort2 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort2 cm | |
10. Cypress Mountain2 cm | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Winter Park, Loveland Ski Area, Steamboat, Arapahoe Basin, Keystone, Beaver Creek, Copper Mountain Resort, Eldora Mountain Resort, Silverton Mountain, Vail, Snowmass, Breckenridge, Ski Cooper, Telluride, and Powderhorn to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Winter Park4 cm | |
2. Loveland Ski Area4 cm | |
3. Steamboat4 cm | |
4. Arapahoe Basin3 cm | |
5. Keystone3 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
7. Copper Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Eldora Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. Silverton Mountain3 cm | |
10. Vail2 cm | |
5. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain11 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain9 cm | |
3. Wintergreen6 cm | |
4. Beech Mountain3 cm | |
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 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. SilverStar Mountain Resort7 cm | |
2. Revelstoke3 cm | |
3. Big White Ski Resort2 cm | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort2 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain2 cm | |
6. Grouse Mountain2 cm | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort2 cm | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb2 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Mont Tremblant, Calabogie Peaks Resort, Stoneham Mountain Resort, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant2 cm | |
3. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
4. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
5. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
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 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley3 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
4. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 cm | |
5. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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 Resort1 cm | |
2. Alta1 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort1 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Snowbird1 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Sundance0 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain0 cm | |
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- | |