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 to receive the most snow, with 84 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor83 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker73 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort70 cm | |
4. Timberline Lodge63 cm | |
5. Willamette Pass63 cm | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows59 cm | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb55 cm | |
8. Hoodoo55 cm | |
9. Brundage Mountain Resort47 cm | |
10. Bogus Basin47 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 69 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort70 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb55 cm | |
3. Whitewater Ski Resort24 cm | |
4. RED Mountain Resort21 cm | |
5. Grouse Mountain18 cm | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort14 cm | |
7. Cypress Mountain14 cm | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort13 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort11 cm | |
10. Revelstoke11 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch32 cm | |
2. Sugar Bowl20 cm | |
3. Mt Rose11 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe10 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort7 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort6 cm | |
7. Kirkwood5 cm | |
8. Heavenly4 cm | |
9. Homewood3 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort2 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Camelback, Attitash, and Killington to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Camelback11 cm | |
2. Attitash10 cm | |
3. Killington9 cm | |
5. Laurel Mountain9 cm | |
6. Ragged Mountain8 cm | |
7. Whitetail Resort8 cm | |
8. Hidden Valley8 cm | |
9. Cranmore Mountain Resort8 cm | |
10. Blue Mountain Resort7 cm | |
5. 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 18 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area18 cm | |
2. Powder Mountain10 cm | |
3. Snowbasin Resort9 cm | |
4. Snowbird6 cm | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort6 cm | |
6. Sundance5 cm | |
7. Alta4 cm | |
8. Brighton Resort4 cm | |
9. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
10. Park City Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne9 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant7 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort7 cm | |
4. Le Massif de Charlevoix4 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
6. Mount St. Louis Moonstone1 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1 cm | |
8. Blue Mountain1 cm | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, Mount Bohemia, and Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
2. The Highlands5 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
4. Afton Alps4 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
7. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
8. Mad River1 cm | |
9. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowmass, Steamboat, and Beaver Creek to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass6 cm | |
2. Steamboat5 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
4. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
5. Vail2 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
8. Breckenridge2 cm | |
9. Keystone1 cm | |
10. Winter Park1 cm | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain16 cm | |
2. Wintergreen2 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
10. 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. China Peak1 cm | |
2. June Mountain0 cm | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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- | |