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 84 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort84 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker68 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain59 cm | |
4. Hoodoo52 cm | |
5. Mt Bachelor47 cm | |
6. Grouse Mountain44 cm | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort41 cm | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb40 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows39 cm | |
10. Crystal Mountain39 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 Mountain59 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain44 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort41 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb40 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort20 cm | |
7. Revelstoke20 cm | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort15 cm | |
9. RED Mountain Resort13 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort9 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 36 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort36 cm | |
2. Kirkwood26 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe20 cm | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort17 cm | |
5. Heavenly15 cm | |
6. Diamond Peak Ski Resort14 cm | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch11 cm | |
8. Homewood11 cm | |
9. Mt Rose8 cm | |
10. Sugar Bowl5 cm | |
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 25 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area24 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort19 cm | |
3. Powder Mountain14 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort9 cm | |
5. Snowbird9 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort9 cm | |
7. Sundance9 cm | |
8. Alta8 cm | |
9. Brighton Resort8 cm | |
10. Deer Valley Resort8 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whitetail Resort and Roundtop Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whitetail Resort11 cm | |
2. Roundtop Mountain Resort11 cm | |
3. Jack Frost Big Boulder8 cm | |
4. Liberty Mountain Resort7 cm | |
5. Mountain Creek7 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Holiday Valley Resort4 cm | |
8. Camelback3 cm | |
9. Whiteface Mountain3 cm | |
10. Hunter Mountain3 cm | |
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 41 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak41 cm | |
2. June Mountain9 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1 cm | |
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 Mont-Sainte-Anne and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne7 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort5 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
7. Blue Mountain0 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass7 cm | |
2. Steamboat4 cm | |
3. Loveland Ski Area3 cm | |
4. Monarch Mountain3 cm | |
5. Keystone3 cm | |
6. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
7. Silverton Mountain2 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek2 cm | |
9. Sunlight Mountain Resort2 cm | |
10. Vail2 cm | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area, Boyne Mountain, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area5 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
4. The Highlands4 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
7. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
8. Mad River1 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 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 Mountain9 cm | |
2. Wintergreen1 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. Ski Santa Fe0 cm | |
2. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort0 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- | |