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. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass27 cm | |
2. Monarch Mountain18 cm | |
3. Breckenridge17 cm | |
4. Steamboat14 cm | |
5. Powderhorn12 cm | |
6. Granby Ranch12 cm | |
7. Ski Cooper11 cm | |
8. Crested Butte Mountain Resort11 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin10 cm | |
10. Beaver Creek10 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mountain High and Mt Baldy Ski Lifts to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mountain High15 cm | |
2. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts15 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain9 cm | |
4. Snow Summit9 cm | |
5. Snow Valley9 cm | |
6. June Mountain8 cm | |
7. Heavenly4 cm | |
8. Kirkwood3 cm | |
9. China Peak3 cm | |
10. Bear Valley Mountain Resort3 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 64 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska64 cm | |
2. Sun Peaks Resort3 cm | |
3. SilverStar Mountain Resort2 cm | |
4. Revelstoke2 cm | |
5. Big White Ski Resort1 cm | |
6. Lookout Pass Ski Area1 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
8. Silver Mountain1 cm | |
9. Bluewood0 cm | |
10. Crystal Mountain0 cm | |
4. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mountain High and Mt Baldy Ski Lifts to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mountain High15 cm | |
2. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts15 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain9 cm | |
4. Snow Summit9 cm | |
5. Snow Valley9 cm | |
6. June Mountain8 cm | |
7. China Peak3 cm | |
8. Mammoth Mountain2 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain19 cm | |
2. The Highlands16 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia13 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley5 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Mad River1 cm | |
10. Wilmot0 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant14 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone13 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort11 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort11 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain7 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort5 cm | |
3. Whiteface Mountain4 cm | |
4. Holiday Valley Resort4 cm | |
5. Stowe Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Smugglers' Notch Resort4 cm | |
7. Wildcat Mountain3 cm | |
8. Sugarbush Resort3 cm | |
9. Cannon Mountain3 cm | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl3 cm | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Eagle Point Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eagle Point Resort12 cm | |
2. Brian Head Resort3 cm | |
3. Sundance3 cm | |
4. Alta3 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort3 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort3 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Snowbird3 cm | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain0 cm | |
9. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly4 cm | |
2. Kirkwood3 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort3 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe2 cm | |
5. Homewood2 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe1 cm | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch0 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort0 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl0 cm | |
10. Northstar California Resort0 cm | |
10. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sun Peaks Resort, SilverStar Mountain Resort, Revelstoke, and Big White Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sun Peaks Resort3 cm | |
2. SilverStar Mountain Resort2 cm | |
3. Revelstoke2 cm | |
4. Big White Ski Resort1 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort1 cm | |
6. Banff Sunshine Village0 cm | |
7. Lake Louise0 cm | |
8. Marmot Basin0 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 Mountain1 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
3. Beech 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 |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
2. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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- | |