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. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 89 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker89 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort77 cm | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows77 cm | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie73 cm | |
5. Timberline Lodge71 cm | |
6. Grouse Mountain63 cm | |
7. Hoodoo62 cm | |
8. Mt Spokane56 cm | |
9. Mt Bachelor54 cm | |
10. Schweitzer53 cm | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 86 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort87 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe82 cm | |
3. Kirkwood79 cm | |
4. Dodge Ridge75 cm | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch52 cm | |
6. China Peak50 cm | |
7. Heavenly37 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort24 cm | |
9. Sugar Bowl24 cm | |
10. Homewood18 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 86 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort87 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe82 cm | |
3. Kirkwood79 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch52 cm | |
5. Heavenly37 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort24 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl24 cm | |
8. Homewood18 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe9 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort2 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 76 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort77 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain63 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain49 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort38 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb34 cm | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort32 cm | |
7. Castle Mountain Resort26 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort25 cm | |
9. Mount Washington Alpine Resort22 cm | |
10. Revelstoke22 cm | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 58 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort58 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain46 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area41 cm | |
4. Sundance31 cm | |
5. Alta20 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort20 cm | |
7. Deer Valley Resort20 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort20 cm | |
9. Snowbird20 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort20 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stratton, Jiminy Peak, Mount Snow, Bromley Mountain, Wachusett Mountain, Okemo Mountain Resort, Mad River Glen, Mount Southington, Berkshire East, Blue Hills Ski Area, Crotched, Sugarbush Resort, Middlebury Snow Bowl, and Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stratton9 cm | |
2. Jiminy Peak9 cm | |
3. Mount Snow8 cm | |
4. Bromley Mountain8 cm | |
5. Wachusett Mountain8 cm | |
6. Okemo Mountain Resort8 cm | |
7. Mad River Glen7 cm | |
8. Mount Southington7 cm | |
9. Berkshire East7 cm | |
10. Blue Hills Ski Area7 cm | |
7. 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 51 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak50 cm | |
2. June Mountain12 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10 cm | |
2. Snowmass6 cm | |
3. Vail5 cm | |
4. Loveland Ski Area5 cm | |
6. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. Ski Cooper2 cm | |
8. Monarch Mountain2 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
10. Wolf Creek2 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area15 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain3 cm | |
5. The Highlands3 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
7. Afton Alps2 cm | |
8. Mad River1 cm | |
9. Wilmot0 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0 cm | |
10. 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 Tremblant7 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne4 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
7. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
8. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 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 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort9 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
2. 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. Snowshoe Mountain0 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |