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. Steamboat19 cm | |
3. Breckenridge17 cm | |
4. Monarch Mountain14 cm | |
5. Granby Ranch13 cm | |
6. Powderhorn13 cm | |
7. Loveland Ski Area13 cm | |
8. Arapahoe Basin10 cm | |
9. Vail9 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper9 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak22 cm | |
2. Mountain High20 cm | |
3. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts20 cm | |
4. June Mountain11 cm | |
5. Bear Mountain10 cm | |
6. Snow Summit10 cm | |
7. Snow Valley9 cm | |
8. Homewood6 cm | |
9. Mammoth Mountain5 cm | |
10. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. 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 23 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak22 cm | |
2. Mountain High20 cm | |
3. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts20 cm | |
4. June Mountain11 cm | |
5. Bear Mountain10 cm | |
6. Snow Summit10 cm | |
7. Snow Valley9 cm | |
8. Mammoth Mountain5 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 76 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska76 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. Pomerelle Mountain Resort1 cm | |
9. Silver Mountain1 cm | |
10. Bluewood1 cm | |
5. 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 | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain17 cm | |
2. The Highlands14 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia9 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley5 cm | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
9. Mad River1 cm | |
10. Wilmot0 cm | |
7. 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. Sundance6 cm | |
3. Alta4 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort4 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Snowbird4 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort4 cm | |
9. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
10. Snowbasin Resort0 cm | |
8. 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. Smugglers' Notch Resort4 cm | |
6. Wildcat Mountain3 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain3 cm | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl3 cm | |
9. Bolton Valley3 cm | |
10. Loon Mountain3 cm | |
9. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Homewood to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Homewood6 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Heavenly3 cm | |
4. Kirkwood3 cm | |
5. Diamond Peak Ski Resort2 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl2 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe1 cm | |
9. Northstar California Resort1 cm | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch0 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 | |
8. Lake Louise0 cm | |
9. Marmot Basin0 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2 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- | |