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 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands8" | |
2. Mount Bohemia5" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area5" | |
4. Boyne Mountain4" | |
5. Mt Brighton2" | |
7. Wilmot1" | |
8. Alpine Valley1" | |
9. Sundown Mountain1" | |
10. Afton Alps1" | |
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 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Beaver Creek2" | |
3. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
4. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
5. Winter Park2" | |
6. Vail2" | |
7. Keystone2" | |
8. Ski Cooper2" | |
9. Steamboat2" | |
10. Monarch Mountain1" | |
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 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort2" | |
2. BigRock Mountain2" | |
3. Cannon Mountain2" | |
4. Laurel Mountain1" | |
7. Hidden Valley1" | |
10. Blue Hills Ski Area1" | |
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 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska5" | |
2. Mt. Baker3" | |
3. Sun Valley Resort1" | |
4. Bluewood1" | |
5. Crystal Mountain1" | |
8. Big White Ski Resort1" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort0" | |
10. Revelstoke0" | |
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 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
3. Blue Mountain1" | |
4. Mont Tremblant1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
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 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Big White Ski Resort1" | |
4. Sun Peaks Resort0" | |
5. Revelstoke0" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb0" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort0" | |
9. Cypress Mountain0" | |
10. Grouse Mountain0" | |
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 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
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 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Ober Mountain1" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
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 Resort0" | |
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- | |