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 Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 114 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe115 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort111 cm | |
3. Dodge Ridge109 cm | |
4. Kirkwood91 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch79 cm | |
6. China Peak76 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort43 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl43 cm | |
9. Heavenly42 cm | |
10. Homewood39 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 104 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort104 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain90 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain81 cm | |
4. Mt. Baker81 cm | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows76 cm | |
6. Schweitzer66 cm | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie66 cm | |
8. Timberline Lodge53 cm | |
9. Hoodoo49 cm | |
10. Mt Bachelor47 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 114 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe115 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort111 cm | |
3. Kirkwood91 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch79 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort43 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl43 cm | |
7. Heavenly42 cm | |
8. Homewood39 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe28 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort13 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 104 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort104 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain90 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain81 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort46 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb33 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort32 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort29 cm | |
8. Mount Washington Alpine Resort25 cm | |
9. Revelstoke22 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort21 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sundance to receive the most snow, with 43 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundance43 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort41 cm | |
3. Powder Mountain36 cm | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area29 cm | |
5. Alta25 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort25 cm | |
7. Deer Valley Resort25 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort25 cm | |
9. Snowbird25 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort25 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 76 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak76 cm | |
2. June Mountain26 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain24 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 Killington and Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Killington12 cm | |
2. Cannon Mountain12 cm | |
3. Waterville Valley11 cm | |
4. Stratton10 cm | |
5. Pico Mountain10 cm | |
6. Mount Snow10 cm | |
7. Mount Sunapee10 cm | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl10 cm | |
9. Ragged Mountain10 cm | |
10. Crotched10 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 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stoneham Mountain Resort10 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant9 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne6 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort5 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
9. 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. Steamboat12 cm | |
2. Loveland Ski Area6 cm | |
3. Snowmass6 cm | |
4. Vail6 cm | |
6. Arapahoe Basin4 cm | |
7. Keystone3 cm | |
8. Ski Cooper2 cm | |
9. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Monarch Mountain2 cm | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area7 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia7 cm | |
3. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
5. The Highlands3 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
7. Afton Alps1 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
10. Mad River0 cm | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort5 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe1 cm | |
3. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
4. Angel Fire Resort0 cm | |
5. Ski Apache0 cm | |
6. Taos Ski Valley- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |