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 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain28" | |
2. Cypress Mountain26" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort25" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort18" | |
5. Mt Bachelor17" | |
6. Crystal Mountain16" | |
7. Schweitzer14" | |
8. Mt. Baker14" | |
9. Hoodoo14" | |
10. Willamette Pass14" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain28" | |
2. Cypress Mountain26" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort25" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort13" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
10. Revelstoke4" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain9" | |
2. Loon Mountain8" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort7" | |
5. Whiteface Mountain6" | |
6. Cannon Mountain6" | |
7. Waterville Valley6" | |
8. Mad River Glen6" | |
9. Sugarbush Resort6" | |
10. Bolton Valley5" | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Dodge Ridge to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood8" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe8" | |
4. Dodge Ridge8" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
6. Homewood7" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park5" | |
9. China Peak3" | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort3" | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood8" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe8" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
5. Homewood7" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
8. Sugar Bowl3" | |
6. 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 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
2. Alta3" | |
3. Brighton Resort3" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
6. Snowbird3" | |
8. Powder Mountain3" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort2" | |
10. Sundance2" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
4. Mont Tremblant3" | |
5. Blue Mountain2" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Purgatory Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort3" | |
2. Steamboat2" | |
3. Wolf Creek2" | |
4. Silverton Mountain2" | |
5. Telluride2" | |
6. Beaver Creek1" | |
8. Ski Cooper0" | |
9. Vail0" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia3" | |
2. Boyne Mountain2" | |
3. The Highlands2" | |
4. Mad River1" | |
5. Alpine Valley1" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
8. Afton Alps- | |
9. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Pajarito Mountain, and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Pajarito Mountain2" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort2" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
5. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
6. Ski Apache0" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak3" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
3. June Mountain2" | |
4. Bear Mountain0" | |
5. Snow Summit0" | |
6. Snow Valley0" | |
7. Mountain High- | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl3" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort2" | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley1" | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |