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. Baker and Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 74 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker73 cm | |
2. Mt Bachelor73 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort70 cm | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows70 cm | |
5. Timberline Lodge63 cm | |
6. Willamette Pass63 cm | |
7. Hoodoo60 cm | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb55 cm | |
9. Brundage Mountain Resort47 cm | |
10. Bogus Basin47 cm | |
2. 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 69 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort70 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb55 cm | |
3. Revelstoke28 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort24 cm | |
5. RED Mountain Resort21 cm | |
6. Grouse Mountain18 cm | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort14 cm | |
8. Cypress Mountain14 cm | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort13 cm | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort11 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 46 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe46 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort39 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch32 cm | |
4. Kirkwood29 cm | |
5. Heavenly22 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort20 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl20 cm | |
8. Homewood14 cm | |
9. Diamond Peak Ski Resort11 cm | |
10. Mt Rose11 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort21 cm | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area17 cm | |
3. Powder Mountain16 cm | |
4. Alta6 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort6 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort6 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort6 cm | |
8. Snowbird6 cm | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort6 cm | |
10. Sundance5 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Hidden Valley to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley9 cm | |
3. Whitetail Resort8 cm | |
4. Hunter Mountain5 cm | |
5. Sugarloaf5 cm | |
6. Liberty Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Whiteface Mountain4 cm | |
8. Camelback4 cm | |
9. Blue Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Titus Mountain3 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 25 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak26 cm | |
2. June Mountain9 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne9 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant7 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort7 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone1 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowmass, Steamboat, and Beaver Creek to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass6 cm | |
2. Steamboat5 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
4. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
5. Vail2 cm | |
6. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
8. Breckenridge2 cm | |
9. Keystone1 cm | |
10. Winter Park1 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
3. The Highlands5 cm | |
4. Afton Alps2 cm | |
5. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
9. Wilmot0 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
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 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain16 cm | |
2. Wintergreen2 cm | |
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 |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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- | |