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 Bachelor and Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 66 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor66 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker65 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort59 cm | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows53 cm | |
5. Timberline Lodge52 cm | |
6. Hoodoo50 cm | |
7. Willamette Pass42 cm | |
8. Brundage Mountain Resort41 cm | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb35 cm | |
10. Bogus Basin32 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 58 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort59 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb35 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain31 cm | |
4. Revelstoke27 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain19 cm | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort17 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort17 cm | |
8. RED Mountain Resort16 cm | |
9. Big White Ski Resort13 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort12 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 38 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe38 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort38 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch31 cm | |
4. Kirkwood26 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort23 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl23 cm | |
7. Heavenly17 cm | |
8. Homewood12 cm | |
9. Diamond Peak Ski Resort8 cm | |
10. Mt Rose8 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 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort16 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain16 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area14 cm | |
4. Sundance9 cm | |
5. Alta8 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort8 cm | |
7. Deer Valley Resort8 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort8 cm | |
9. Snowbird8 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort8 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 43 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak43 cm | |
2. June Mountain10 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain3 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 Whitetail Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whitetail Resort13 cm | |
2. Liberty Mountain Resort11 cm | |
3. Roundtop Mountain Resort8 cm | |
5. Loon Mountain3 cm | |
6. Laurel Mountain3 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain3 cm | |
8. Wildcat Mountain3 cm | |
9. Bolton Valley3 cm | |
10. Waterville Valley3 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant10 cm | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne10 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone1 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain0 cm | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain10 cm | |
2. The Highlands7 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
5. Sundown Mountain3 cm | |
6. Afton Alps2 cm | |
7. Wilmot1 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
9. Alpine Valley0 cm | |
10. Mad River0 cm | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat7 cm | |
2. Eldora Mountain Resort4 cm | |
3. Snowmass4 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
5. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
7. Vail2 cm | |
8. Keystone2 cm | |
9. Winter Park2 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper1 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 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain8 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. Taos Ski Valley0 cm | |
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- | |