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 Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 32", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows32" | |
2. Timberline Lodge24" | |
3. Schweitzer18" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb16" | |
5. Hoodoo16" | |
6. Crystal Mountain16" | |
7. Mt. Baker15" | |
8. Mt Bachelor14" | |
9. White Pass13" | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort13" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb16" | |
2. Whitewater Ski Resort13" | |
4. Revelstoke11" | |
5. Big White Ski Resort9" | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort9" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
8. Cypress Mountain8" | |
9. Grouse Mountain6" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wildcat Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wildcat Mountain6" | |
2. Cannon Mountain5" | |
3. Waterville Valley5" | |
4. Loon Mountain5" | |
5. Bretton Woods4" | |
6. Pleasant Mountain4" | |
7. Sunday River4" | |
8. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
10. Titus Mountain4" | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort5" | |
3. Mont Tremblant4" | |
4. Blue Mountain4" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
5. 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 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
4. Kirkwood3" | |
5. Heavenly3" | |
6. Sugar Bowl2" | |
7. Homewood2" | |
10. Mt Rose1" | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley, Afton Alps, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley4" | |
2. Afton Alps4" | |
3. Mount Bohemia4" | |
4. Boyne Mountain3" | |
5. The Highlands2" | |
8. Mt Brighton1" | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
10. Wilmot0" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain3" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort2" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
5. Snowbird1" | |
7. Sundance0" | |
8. Alta0" | |
9. Brighton Resort0" | |
10. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Loveland Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
3. Beaver Creek1" | |
4. Steamboat1" | |
5. Keystone0" | |
6. Snowmass0" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
8. Winter Park0" | |
9. Vail0" | |
10. Ski Cooper0" | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. China Peak0" | |
2. June Mountain0" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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- | |