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 104 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge103 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe101 cm | |
3. China Peak94 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort88 cm | |
5. Kirkwood82 cm | |
6. Mammoth Mountain73 cm | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch66 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort64 cm | |
9. Homewood47 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl37 cm | |
2. 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 109 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort110 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain103 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker89 cm | |
4. Timberline Lodge76 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain75 cm | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie61 cm | |
7. Sun Valley Resort58 cm | |
8. Mt Spokane58 cm | |
9. Bogus Basin57 cm | |
10. Mt Bachelor57 cm | |
3. 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 102 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe101 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort88 cm | |
3. Kirkwood82 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch66 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort64 cm | |
6. Homewood47 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl37 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe35 cm | |
9. Heavenly33 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort23 cm | |
4. 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 109 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort110 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain103 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain75 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort43 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb30 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort28 cm | |
7. Revelstoke25 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort21 cm | |
9. Mount Washington Alpine Resort17 cm | |
10. Banff Sunshine Village14 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 48 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort47 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain44 cm | |
3. Sundance35 cm | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area33 cm | |
5. Alta33 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort33 cm | |
7. Deer Valley Resort33 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort32 cm | |
9. Snowbird32 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort32 cm | |
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 94 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak94 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain73 cm | |
3. June Mountain30 cm | |
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, Loon Mountain, and Killington to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain19 cm | |
2. Loon Mountain19 cm | |
3. Killington17 cm | |
4. Waterville Valley16 cm | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl15 cm | |
6. Wildcat Mountain15 cm | |
7. Bretton Woods14 cm | |
8. Attitash14 cm | |
9. Mad River Glen13 cm | |
10. Sugarbush Resort13 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10 cm | |
3. Loveland Ski Area6 cm | |
4. Snowmass5 cm | |
5. Monarch Mountain5 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
7. Vail4 cm | |
8. Copper Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
10. Keystone2 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, Mount Bohemia, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain9 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
3. The Highlands7 cm | |
4. Afton Alps6 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
8. Wilmot2 cm | |
9. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
10. Mad River0 cm | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort7 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
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 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain0 cm | |
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- | |