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 to receive the most snow, with 91 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker91 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort84 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain71 cm | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows64 cm | |
5. Mt Bachelor60 cm | |
6. Hoodoo59 cm | |
7. Grouse Mountain53 cm | |
8. Timberline Lodge52 cm | |
9. Willamette Pass51 cm | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort45 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 84 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort84 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain71 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain53 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort45 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb41 cm | |
6. Revelstoke26 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort20 cm | |
8. Whitewater Ski Resort16 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort13 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort13 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 41 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe40 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort38 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch28 cm | |
4. Kirkwood26 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort18 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl18 cm | |
7. Heavenly17 cm | |
8. Homewood15 cm | |
9. Diamond Peak Ski Resort12 cm | |
10. Mt Rose12 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort14 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain13 cm | |
3. Alta10 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort10 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort10 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort10 cm | |
7. Snowbird10 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort10 cm | |
9. Sundance9 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area9 cm | |
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 46 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak47 cm | |
2. June Mountain10 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2 cm | |
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 Liberty Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Liberty Mountain Resort10 cm | |
2. Roundtop Mountain Resort8 cm | |
3. Whitetail Resort7 cm | |
4. Camelback3 cm | |
5. Hidden Valley3 cm | |
7. Jack Frost Big Boulder3 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain Resort3 cm | |
9. Laurel Mountain3 cm | |
10. Whiteface Mountain2 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass9 cm | |
2. Steamboat6 cm | |
3. Monarch Mountain2 cm | |
4. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
5. Keystone2 cm | |
6. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
7. Silverton Mountain1 cm | |
8. Wolf Creek1 cm | |
9. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
10. Crested Butte Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. 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 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne5 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix3 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain0 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
4. Sundown Mountain2 cm | |
5. The Highlands2 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
7. Afton Alps0 cm | |
8. Alpine Valley Ski Area0 cm | |
9. Seven Oaks Recreation0 cm | |
10. Mt Brighton0 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 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain11 cm | |
2. Wintergreen4 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 |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
2. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
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- | |