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. Baker to receive the most snow, with 71 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker70 cm | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows45 cm | |
3. Schweitzer37 cm | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort33 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb31 cm | |
6. Stevens Pass29 cm | |
7. Crystal Mountain29 cm | |
8. Timberline Lodge29 cm | |
9. Revelstoke25 cm | |
10. SilverStar Mountain Resort24 cm | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whitewater Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whitewater Ski Resort33 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb31 cm | |
3. Revelstoke25 cm | |
4. SilverStar Mountain Resort24 cm | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort23 cm | |
6. Cypress Mountain21 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort20 cm | |
8. Mount Washington Alpine Resort16 cm | |
9. Castle Mountain Resort16 cm | |
10. Grouse Mountain12 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Belleayre Mountain, Titus Mountain, and Hunter Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Belleayre Mountain16 cm | |
2. Titus Mountain16 cm | |
3. Hunter Mountain15 cm | |
4. Windham Mountain Club13 cm | |
5. Bromley Mountain12 cm | |
6. Jay Peak Resort11 cm | |
7. Wildcat Mountain11 cm | |
8. Stratton11 cm | |
9. Whiteface Mountain11 cm | |
10. Magic Mountain Ski Area10 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley12 cm | |
2. Mount Bohemia11 cm | |
3. Afton Alps9 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine8 cm | |
6. The Highlands6 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
8. Sundown Mountain2 cm | |
9. Mad River2 cm | |
10. Wilmot2 cm | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Calabogie Peaks Resort, Le Massif de Charlevoix, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Blue Mountain, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant9 cm | |
2. Calabogie Peaks Resort8 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix8 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone8 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain8 cm | |
6. Horseshoe Resort6 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne6 cm | |
8. Stoneham Mountain Resort5 cm | |
6. 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 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loveland Ski Area7 cm | |
2. Vail5 cm | |
3. Arapahoe Basin5 cm | |
4. Keystone5 cm | |
5. Steamboat5 cm | |
6. Beaver Creek5 cm | |
7. Copper Mountain Resort4 cm | |
8. Snowmass4 cm | |
9. Winter Park3 cm | |
10. Breckenridge3 cm | |
7. 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 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort9 cm | |
2. Kirkwood9 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe9 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch4 cm | |
5. Palisades Tahoe4 cm | |
6. Homewood4 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl0 cm | |
9. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0 cm | |
10. Mt Rose0 cm | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain5 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain4 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain3 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain5 cm | |
2. Snowbasin Resort2 cm | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
4. Sundance0 cm | |
5. Alta- | |
7. Brighton Resort- | |
10. Snowbird- | |
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 Mountain0 cm | |
2. Bear Mountain- | |
3. China Peak- | |
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- | |