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 Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 31", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mt. Baker27" | |
3. Mt Bachelor24" | |
4. Cypress Mountain22" | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows22" | |
6. Timberline Lodge21" | |
7. Willamette Pass19" | |
8. Hoodoo19" | |
9. Grouse Mountain18" | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort17" | |
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 31", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Cypress Mountain22" | |
3. Grouse Mountain18" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort17" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb10" | |
7. Revelstoke6" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe13" | |
3. Kirkwood10" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
6. Mt Rose5" | |
7. Heavenly5" | |
9. Sugar Bowl5" | |
10. Homewood4" | |
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 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area8" | |
2. Powder Mountain4" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort4" | |
4. Sundance2" | |
5. Alta2" | |
6. Brighton Resort2" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
9. Snowbird2" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort2" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Waterville Valley4" | |
2. Cannon Mountain3" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
4. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
5. Mad River Glen2" | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl2" | |
8. Attitash2" | |
9. Bretton Woods2" | |
10. Whitetail Resort2" | |
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 18", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak18" | |
2. June Mountain4" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
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 Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
5. Mont Tremblant2" | |
6. Blue Mountain2" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain4" | |
2. The Highlands3" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
4. Sundown Mountain1" | |
5. Mount Bohemia0" | |
6. Mt Brighton0" | |
7. Afton Alps0" | |
8. Mad River0" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass2" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
3. Monarch Mountain1" | |
5. Keystone1" | |
6. Steamboat1" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
9. Beaver Creek1" | |
10. Ski Cooper1" | |
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 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Wintergreen0" | |
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- | |