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 Dodge Ridge to receive the most snow, with 140 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge140 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort130 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe111 cm | |
4. Kirkwood111 cm | |
5. China Peak88 cm | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch68 cm | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park66 cm | |
8. Mammoth Mountain63 cm | |
9. Homewood45 cm | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort43 cm | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 99 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain98 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker89 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort81 cm | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows77 cm | |
5. Hoodoo74 cm | |
6. Cypress Mountain72 cm | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie70 cm | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park66 cm | |
9. Timberline Lodge66 cm | |
10. Mt Bachelor61 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 130 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort130 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe111 cm | |
3. Kirkwood111 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch68 cm | |
5. Homewood45 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort43 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl43 cm | |
8. Heavenly41 cm | |
9. Palisades Tahoe39 cm | |
10. Mt Rose10 cm | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 99 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain98 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort81 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain72 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort37 cm | |
5. RED Mountain Resort33 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb32 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort28 cm | |
8. Revelstoke23 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort22 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort19 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 51 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort51 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain44 cm | |
3. Sundance44 cm | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area37 cm | |
5. Alta34 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort34 cm | |
7. Deer Valley Resort34 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort34 cm | |
9. Snowbird34 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort34 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 89 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak88 cm | |
2. Mammoth Mountain63 cm | |
3. June Mountain39 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 Okemo Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Killington13 cm | |
2. Okemo Mountain Resort12 cm | |
3. Cannon Mountain11 cm | |
4. Bromley Mountain11 cm | |
5. Bousquet Mountain11 cm | |
6. Wachusett Mountain11 cm | |
7. Loon Mountain10 cm | |
8. Crotched10 cm | |
9. Mount Sunapee10 cm | |
10. Jiminy Peak10 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat and Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11 cm | |
2. Snowmass9 cm | |
3. Loveland Ski Area7 cm | |
5. Vail5 cm | |
6. Ski Cooper4 cm | |
7. Copper Mountain Resort3 cm | |
8. Sunlight Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
10. Beaver 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 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia8 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley Ski Area7 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
5. Afton Alps4 cm | |
6. The Highlands4 cm | |
7. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
8. Wilmot2 cm | |
9. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley0 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 Resort9 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
4. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain2 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix2 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 Mountain0 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober 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 |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
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- | |