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 84 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows85 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker77 cm | |
3. Timberline Lodge62 cm | |
4. Schweitzer44 cm | |
5. Hoodoo41 cm | |
6. Mt Bachelor40 cm | |
7. Crystal Mountain34 cm | |
8. Willamette Pass32 cm | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort28 cm | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb27 cm | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whitewater Ski Resort, Whistler Blackcomb, and SilverStar Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whitewater Ski Resort28 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb27 cm | |
3. SilverStar Mountain Resort27 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort26 cm | |
5. RED Mountain Resort23 cm | |
6. Revelstoke21 cm | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort20 cm | |
8. Cypress Mountain19 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort17 cm | |
10. Big White Ski Resort14 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Wildcat Mountain, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Attitash, Pleasant Mountain, and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wildcat Mountain13 cm | |
2. Cranmore Mountain Resort12 cm | |
3. Attitash12 cm | |
4. Pleasant Mountain12 cm | |
5. Waterville Valley12 cm | |
6. Cannon Mountain11 cm | |
7. Jay Peak Resort10 cm | |
8. Bretton Woods10 cm | |
9. Stowe Mountain Resort10 cm | |
10. Loon Mountain10 cm | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Le Massif de Charlevoix12 cm | |
2. Horseshoe Resort11 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone9 cm | |
4. Blue Mountain9 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort8 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne7 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort7 cm | |
8. Mont Tremblant6 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. Bear Valley Mountain Resort9 cm | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch9 cm | |
4. Kirkwood7 cm | |
5. Heavenly6 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort5 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl5 cm | |
8. Homewood5 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, Boyne Mountain, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia11 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain9 cm | |
3. The Highlands9 cm | |
4. Afton Alps9 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley8 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine5 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area3 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton2 cm | |
9. Mad River2 cm | |
10. Wilmot2 cm | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Loveland Ski Area, Steamboat, Keystone, Vail, Arapahoe Basin, and Copper Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loveland Ski Area6 cm | |
2. Steamboat5 cm | |
3. Keystone5 cm | |
4. Vail4 cm | |
5. Arapahoe Basin4 cm | |
6. Copper Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Breckenridge3 cm | |
8. Winter Park3 cm | |
9. Snowmass3 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper2 cm | |
8. 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 Mountain7 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort5 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 Area2 cm | |
10. Sundance1 cm | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain, Beech Mountain, and Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain1 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. June Mountain1 cm | |
2. China Peak0 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain0 cm | |
4. Bear 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- | |