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. Baker and Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 29", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker29" | |
2. Mt Bachelor29" | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows27" | |
5. Timberline Lodge25" | |
6. Willamette Pass25" | |
7. Hoodoo24" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb22" | |
9. Brundage Mountain Resort18" | |
10. Bogus Basin18" | |
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 27", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb22" | |
3. Revelstoke11" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort10" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort8" | |
6. Grouse Mountain7" | |
7. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
8. Cypress Mountain5" | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort4" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe18" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
4. Kirkwood11" | |
5. Heavenly9" | |
7. Sugar Bowl8" | |
8. Homewood5" | |
10. Mt Rose4" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area7" | |
3. Powder Mountain6" | |
4. Alta2" | |
5. Brighton Resort2" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
8. Snowbird2" | |
10. Sundance2" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Hidden Valley to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley4" | |
3. Whitetail Resort3" | |
4. Hunter Mountain2" | |
5. Sugarloaf2" | |
7. Whiteface Mountain2" | |
8. Camelback2" | |
9. Blue Mountain Resort1" | |
10. Titus Mountain1" | |
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 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak10" | |
2. June Mountain4" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
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 to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
2. Mont Tremblant3" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Blue Mountain0" | |
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 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass2" | |
2. Steamboat2" | |
3. Beaver Creek2" | |
4. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
5. Vail1" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
8. Breckenridge1" | |
9. Keystone1" | |
10. Winter Park0" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain3" | |
2. Mount Bohemia2" | |
3. The Highlands2" | |
4. Afton Alps1" | |
5. Sundown Mountain0" | |
8. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Alpine Valley0" | |
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 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain6" | |
2. Wintergreen1" | |
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 |
|---|---|
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- | |