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 China Peak to receive the most snow, with 119 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak119 cm | |
2. Dodge Ridge113 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe104 cm | |
4. Bear Valley Mountain Resort103 cm | |
5. Kirkwood87 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch64 cm | |
7. Homewood46 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort41 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl41 cm | |
10. Heavenly37 cm | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 104 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe104 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort103 cm | |
3. Kirkwood87 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch64 cm | |
5. Homewood46 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort41 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl41 cm | |
8. Heavenly37 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe27 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort17 cm | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 94 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort95 cm | |
2. Sun Valley Resort45 cm | |
3. Bogus Basin40 cm | |
4. Mt Shasta Ski Park36 cm | |
5. Willamette Pass30 cm | |
6. Mt Bachelor29 cm | |
7. Cypress Mountain28 cm | |
8. Mt. Baker25 cm | |
9. Timberline Lodge23 cm | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows22 cm | |
4. 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 119 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak119 cm | |
2. June Mountain31 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain28 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain22 cm | |
2. Loon Mountain21 cm | |
3. Wildcat Mountain19 cm | |
4. Waterville Valley17 cm | |
5. Burke Mountain17 cm | |
6. Jay Peak Resort15 cm | |
7. Bretton Woods15 cm | |
8. BigRock Mountain14 cm | |
9. Sugarloaf14 cm | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort13 cm | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta16 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort16 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort16 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort16 cm | |
5. Snowbird16 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort16 cm | |
7. Powder Mountain14 cm | |
8. Snowbasin Resort14 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area12 cm | |
10. Sundance11 cm | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cypress Mountain to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain28 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain21 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort20 cm | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort11 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort10 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb7 cm | |
7. Kimberley Alpine Resort7 cm | |
8. Revelstoke6 cm | |
9. Big White Ski Resort6 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort6 cm | |
8. 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 28 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort27 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant26 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne20 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix10 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort7 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone6 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
8. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain26 cm | |
2. The Highlands21 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia13 cm | |
4. Afton Alps5 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley1 cm | |
9. Sundown Mountain0 cm | |
10. Wilmot0 cm | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat14 cm | |
2. Snowmass9 cm | |
4. Eldora Mountain Resort4 cm | |
5. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
6. Powderhorn3 cm | |
7. Monarch Mountain3 cm | |
8. Granby Ranch2 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
10. Vail2 cm | |
11. 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- | |
12. 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- | |
13. 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |