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 Schweitzer to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Schweitzer16" | |
2. Mt. Baker13" | |
3. Whitewater Ski Resort13" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
5. Revelstoke10" | |
6. Crystal Mountain9" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort9" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort8" | |
10. Mission Ridge6" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whitewater Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whitewater Ski Resort13" | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
3. Revelstoke10" | |
4. RED Mountain Resort9" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort8" | |
7. Big White Ski Resort6" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Sugarbush Resort, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Bolton Valley, Mad River Glen, and Mount Snow to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
2. Sugarbush Resort5" | |
3. Middlebury Snow Bowl5" | |
4. Bolton Valley5" | |
5. Mad River Glen5" | |
6. Mount Snow5" | |
7. Cannon Mountain4" | |
8. Titus Mountain4" | |
10. Stratton4" | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps3" | |
2. Wilmot2" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
4. Alpine Valley2" | |
6. Mt Brighton2" | |
7. Boyne Mountain1" | |
9. The Highlands1" | |
10. Sundown Mountain1" | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Mont Tremblant, Horseshoe Resort, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain2" | |
2. Mont Tremblant2" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood2" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
5. Homewood1" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe1" | |
8. Sugar Bowl0" | |
10. Heavenly- | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Ober Mountain2" | |
3. Beech Mountain1" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 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. Steamboat0" | |
2. Beaver Creek- | |
3. Buttermilk- | |
7. Monarch Mountain- | |
8. Ski Cooper- | |
9. Snowmass- | |
9. 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. 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- | |
11. 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- | |
12. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 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. Alta- | |
3. Brighton Resort- | |
7. Powder Mountain- | |
8. Snowbasin Resort- | |
9. Snowbird- | |