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 81 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows80 cm | |
2. Timberline Lodge61 cm | |
3. Schweitzer45 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb42 cm | |
5. Hoodoo41 cm | |
6. Crystal Mountain40 cm | |
7. Mt. Baker39 cm | |
8. Mt Bachelor35 cm | |
9. White Pass33 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort33 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 41 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb42 cm | |
2. Whitewater Ski Resort33 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort29 cm | |
4. Revelstoke29 cm | |
5. Big White Ski Resort24 cm | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort23 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort21 cm | |
8. Cypress Mountain20 cm | |
9. Grouse Mountain16 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort14 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wildcat Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wildcat Mountain14 cm | |
2. Cannon Mountain14 cm | |
3. Waterville Valley13 cm | |
4. Loon Mountain13 cm | |
5. Bretton Woods11 cm | |
6. Pleasant Mountain11 cm | |
7. Sunday River11 cm | |
8. Jay Peak Resort11 cm | |
9. Holiday Valley Resort11 cm | |
10. Titus Mountain11 cm | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort12 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone11 cm | |
3. Mont Tremblant10 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain9 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort8 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix8 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort6 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne6 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-Tahoe15 cm | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch10 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort9 cm | |
4. Kirkwood8 cm | |
5. Heavenly6 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl6 cm | |
7. Homewood6 cm | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort5 cm | |
9. Diamond Peak Ski Resort4 cm | |
10. Mt Rose2 cm | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley, Afton Alps, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley11 cm | |
2. Afton Alps9 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia9 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain9 cm | |
5. The Highlands6 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine4 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
9. Terry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
10. Wilmot1 cm | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain9 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort6 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort1 cm | |
5. Snowbird1 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Sundance1 cm | |
8. Alta1 cm | |
9. Brighton Resort1 cm | |
10. Deer Valley Resort1 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Loveland Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loveland Ski Area6 cm | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort3 cm | |
3. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
4. Steamboat2 cm | |
5. Keystone1 cm | |
6. Snowmass1 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
8. Winter Park0 cm | |
9. Vail0 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper0 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 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain0 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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 Mountain1 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- | |