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. Willamette Pass63 cm | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows59 cm | |
4. Hoodoo55 cm | |
5. Timberline Lodge53 cm | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort42 cm | |
7. Mt. Baker32 cm | |
8. Mount Washington Alpine Resort25 cm | |
9. White Pass23 cm | |
10. Crystal Mountain21 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 25 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Washington Alpine Resort25 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb14 cm | |
3. RED Mountain Resort12 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort12 cm | |
5. Revelstoke11 cm | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort10 cm | |
7. Grouse Mountain10 cm | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort10 cm | |
9. Cypress Mountain9 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort8 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain14 cm | |
2. Wildcat Mountain13 cm | |
3. Waterville Valley13 cm | |
4. Loon Mountain12 cm | |
5. Camelback11 cm | |
6. Attitash10 cm | |
7. Whitetail Resort10 cm | |
8. Killington9 cm | |
9. Laurel Mountain9 cm | |
10. Pico Mountain9 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 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. Alta4 cm | |
5. Brighton Resort4 cm | |
6. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
7. Park City Mountain Resort4 cm | |
8. Snowbird4 cm | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort4 cm | |
10. Sundance2 cm | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne and Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne11 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant10 cm | |
3. Stoneham Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone7 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix7 cm | |
7. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort4 cm | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch11 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe10 cm | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort7 cm | |
4. Sugar Bowl7 cm | |
5. Bear Valley Mountain Resort6 cm | |
6. Kirkwood5 cm | |
7. Heavenly4 cm | |
8. Homewood3 cm | |
9. Diamond Peak Ski Resort2 cm | |
10. Mt Rose2 cm | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Boyne Mountain, The Highlands, Sundown Mountain, 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. Sundown Mountain5 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
5. Afton Alps4 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area2 cm | |
9. Wilmot2 cm | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat, Beaver Creek, and Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
3. Snowmass4 cm | |
4. Copper Mountain Resort2 cm | |
5. Vail2 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin2 cm | |
8. Keystone1 cm | |
9. Breckenridge1 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 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain9 cm | |
2. Wintergreen1 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- | |