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 33", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor33" | |
2. Willamette Pass25" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows23" | |
4. Hoodoo21" | |
5. Timberline Lodge21" | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort16" | |
7. Mt. Baker13" | |
9. White Pass9" | |
10. Crystal Mountain8" | |
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 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
3. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
5. Revelstoke4" | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
7. Grouse Mountain4" | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
9. Cypress Mountain4" | |
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 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain6" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain5" | |
3. Waterville Valley5" | |
4. Loon Mountain5" | |
5. Camelback4" | |
6. Attitash4" | |
7. Whitetail Resort4" | |
8. Killington4" | |
9. Laurel Mountain3" | |
10. Pico Mountain3" | |
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 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area7" | |
2. Powder Mountain4" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort3" | |
4. Alta2" | |
5. Brighton Resort2" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
8. Snowbird2" | |
10. Sundance1" | |
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 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
2. Mont Tremblant4" | |
5. Blue Mountain3" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
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 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
4. Sugar Bowl3" | |
6. Kirkwood2" | |
7. Heavenly2" | |
8. Homewood1" | |
10. Mt Rose1" | |
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 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain2" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
3. Sundown Mountain2" | |
4. Mount Bohemia2" | |
5. Afton Alps2" | |
6. Alpine Valley1" | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
9. Wilmot1" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation1" | |
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 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2" | |
2. Beaver Creek2" | |
3. Snowmass2" | |
5. Vail1" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
8. Keystone1" | |
9. Breckenridge0" | |
10. Winter Park0" | |
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 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Wintergreen0" | |
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 Peak0" | |
2. June Mountain0" | |
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- | |