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 20 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands21 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia13 cm | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area13 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain10 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
7. Wilmot2 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
9. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
10. Afton Alps1 cm | |
2. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Eldora Mountain Resort, Beaver Creek, Loveland Ski Area, Arapahoe Basin, Winter Park, Vail, Keystone, Ski Cooper, and Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eldora Mountain Resort6 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek6 cm | |
3. Loveland Ski Area5 cm | |
4. Arapahoe Basin5 cm | |
5. Winter Park5 cm | |
6. Vail5 cm | |
7. Keystone4 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper4 cm | |
9. Steamboat4 cm | |
10. Monarch Mountain4 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, BigRock Mountain, and Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort5 cm | |
2. BigRock Mountain4 cm | |
3. Cannon Mountain4 cm | |
4. Laurel Mountain4 cm | |
6. Holiday Valley Resort4 cm | |
7. Hidden Valley4 cm | |
8. Stowe Mountain Resort4 cm | |
9. Smugglers' Notch Resort3 cm | |
10. Blue Hills Ski Area3 cm | |
4. 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 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska12 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker8 cm | |
3. Sun Valley Resort3 cm | |
4. Bluewood3 cm | |
5. Crystal Mountain3 cm | |
6. Lookout Pass Ski Area2 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Big White Ski Resort1 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort1 cm | |
10. Revelstoke1 cm | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
3. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect SilverStar Mountain Resort, Castle Mountain Resort, and Big White Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. SilverStar Mountain Resort2 cm | |
2. Castle Mountain Resort2 cm | |
3. Big White Ski Resort1 cm | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort1 cm | |
5. Revelstoke1 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb1 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort1 cm | |
9. Cypress Mountain1 cm | |
10. Grouse Mountain1 cm | |
7. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley, Angel Fire Resort, and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
8. 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 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain2 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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. Alta- | |
4. Brighton Resort- | |
8. Powder Mountain- | |
9. Snowbasin Resort- | |
10. Snowbird- | |
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- | |