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 Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
3. Mt. Baker10" | |
4. Mt Bachelor9" | |
5. Mission Ridge9" | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park9" | |
7. Crystal Mountain8" | |
9. Stevens Pass7" | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort6" | |
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 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
4. Revelstoke5" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
6. Big White Ski Resort2" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort1" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort1" | |
3. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley4" | |
3. Afton Alps3" | |
4. Mt Brighton3" | |
5. The Highlands3" | |
6. Boyne Mountain3" | |
8. Wilmot2" | |
9. Mount Bohemia1" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Holiday Valley Resort, Cannon Mountain, Sugarbush Resort, Hidden Valley, Wildcat Mountain, Mad River Glen, Titus Mountain, Stowe Mountain Resort, Whiteface Mountain, Bolton Valley, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Pico Mountain, Laurel Mountain, Loon Mountain, Smugglers' Notch Resort, BigRock Mountain, and Killington to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort2" | |
3. Cannon Mountain2" | |
4. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
5. Hidden Valley2" | |
6. Wildcat Mountain2" | |
7. Mad River Glen2" | |
8. Titus Mountain2" | |
10. Whiteface Mountain2" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta2" | |
2. Brighton Resort2" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
5. Snowbird2" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
8. Sundance1" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
10. Powder Mountain1" | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe3" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
4. Kirkwood2" | |
5. Sugar Bowl2" | |
7. Heavenly1" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe0" | |
10. Mt Rose0" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain2" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
4. Mont Tremblant1" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
8. 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 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak4" | |
2. June Mountain0" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ober Mountain and Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain2" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
3. Beech Mountain1" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beaver Creek to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek1" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
3. Ski Cooper0" | |
4. Winter Park0" | |
5. Keystone0" | |
7. Steamboat0" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
9. Snowmass0" | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort0" | |
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- | |