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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 25", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor25" | |
2. Mt. Baker24" | |
3. Willamette Pass22" | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows19" | |
5. Timberline Lodge18" | |
6. Bogus Basin18" | |
8. Brundage Mountain Resort17" | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb15" | |
10. Hoodoo14" | |
2. 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 17", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe17" | |
3. Kirkwood11" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch11" | |
5. Heavenly9" | |
7. Sugar Bowl7" | |
8. Homewood6" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort3" | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb15" | |
3. Revelstoke10" | |
4. Cypress Mountain9" | |
5. Grouse Mountain7" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort7" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area9" | |
2. Powder Mountain7" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort7" | |
4. Sundance3" | |
5. Alta3" | |
6. Brighton Resort3" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
9. Snowbird3" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort3" | |
5. 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 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak13" | |
2. June Mountain4" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whitetail Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whitetail Resort4" | |
3. Blue Mountain Resort2" | |
6. Camelback1" | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl1" | |
8. Loon Mountain1" | |
9. Jay Peak Resort1" | |
10. Bolton Valley1" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne, Mont Tremblant, and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
2. Mont Tremblant3" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
8. Blue Mountain0" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowmass and Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass2" | |
2. Steamboat2" | |
3. Beaver Creek1" | |
4. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
5. Winter Park1" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
7. Vail1" | |
8. Keystone1" | |
10. Ski Cooper1" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain3" | |
2. The Highlands3" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
5. Afton Alps1" | |
6. Sundown Mountain0" | |
8. Wilmot0" | |
9. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
10. 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", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Wintergreen1" | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
11. 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. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
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. Arizona Snowbowl- | |