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 Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 89 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows90 cm | |
2. Timberline Lodge76 cm | |
3. Hoodoo61 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb54 cm | |
5. Mt Bachelor47 cm | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort40 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort39 cm | |
8. Schweitzer36 cm | |
9. White Pass34 cm | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort34 cm | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 53 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb54 cm | |
2. Sun Peaks Resort40 cm | |
3. Whitewater Ski Resort39 cm | |
4. Revelstoke31 cm | |
5. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort27 cm | |
6. Mount Washington Alpine Resort23 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort22 cm | |
8. Big White Ski Resort22 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort16 cm | |
10. Grouse Mountain15 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Camelback to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Camelback14 cm | |
2. Wildcat Mountain10 cm | |
3. Whitetail Resort9 cm | |
4. Jack Frost Big Boulder8 cm | |
5. Jay Peak Resort7 cm | |
6. Blue Mountain Resort7 cm | |
7. Loon Mountain7 cm | |
8. Mohawk Mountain7 cm | |
9. Mount Snow7 cm | |
10. Cannon Mountain6 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 18 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain18 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort15 cm | |
3. Alta4 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort4 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Snowbird4 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort4 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
10. Sundance1 cm | |
5. 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 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe14 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort9 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch7 cm | |
4. Kirkwood6 cm | |
5. Heavenly5 cm | |
6. Homewood5 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort4 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl4 cm | |
9. Diamond Peak Ski Resort2 cm | |
10. Mt Rose2 cm | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia9 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain9 cm | |
3. Afton Alps6 cm | |
4. The Highlands6 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley4 cm | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine2 cm | |
8. Wilmot1 cm | |
9. Mt Brighton1 cm | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area1 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant9 cm | |
2. Le Massif de Charlevoix7 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone3 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain3 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort3 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat5 cm | |
2. Snowmass3 cm | |
3. Loveland Ski Area2 cm | |
4. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
5. Keystone1 cm | |
6. Winter Park1 cm | |
7. Vail0 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek0 cm | |
9. Copper Mountain Resort0 cm | |
10. Crested Butte Mountain Resort0 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 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain6 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 Peak0 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- | |