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 33", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows33" | |
2. Mt. Baker30" | |
3. Timberline Lodge25" | |
4. Schweitzer17" | |
5. Hoodoo16" | |
6. Mt Bachelor16" | |
7. Crystal Mountain13" | |
8. Willamette Pass13" | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort11" | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whitewater Ski Resort, Whistler Blackcomb, and SilverStar Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whitewater Ski Resort11" | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort9" | |
6. Revelstoke8" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort8" | |
8. Cypress Mountain8" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort6" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wildcat Mountain, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Attitash, Pleasant Mountain, and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wildcat Mountain5" | |
3. Attitash5" | |
4. Pleasant Mountain5" | |
5. Waterville Valley5" | |
6. Cannon Mountain4" | |
7. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
8. Bretton Woods4" | |
10. Loon Mountain4" | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
4. Blue Mountain4" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
8. Mont Tremblant2" | |
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" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
4. Kirkwood3" | |
5. Heavenly2" | |
7. Sugar Bowl2" | |
8. Homewood2" | |
10. Mt Rose1" | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Boyne Mountain, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia4" | |
2. Boyne Mountain4" | |
3. The Highlands4" | |
4. Afton Alps3" | |
5. Alpine Valley3" | |
8. Mt Brighton1" | |
9. Mad River1" | |
10. Wilmot1" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Loveland Ski Area, Steamboat, Keystone, Vail, Arapahoe Basin, and Copper Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
2. Steamboat2" | |
3. Keystone2" | |
4. Vail2" | |
5. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
7. Breckenridge1" | |
8. Winter Park1" | |
9. Snowmass1" | |
10. Ski Cooper1" | |
8. 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. Alta1" | |
4. Brighton Resort1" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
7. Snowbird1" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
10. Sundance0" | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain, Beech Mountain, and Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Beech Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain1" | |
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. June Mountain0" | |
2. China Peak0" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
4. Bear 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- | |