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 64 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker64 cm | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows51 cm | |
3. Schweitzer43 cm | |
4. Timberline Lodge34 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb32 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort32 cm | |
7. Crystal Mountain31 cm | |
8. Stevens Pass29 cm | |
9. Lookout Pass Ski Area27 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort27 cm | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb and Whitewater Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 33 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb32 cm | |
2. Whitewater Ski Resort32 cm | |
3. Mount Washington Alpine Resort27 cm | |
4. RED Mountain Resort26 cm | |
5. Revelstoke26 cm | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort22 cm | |
7. SilverStar Mountain Resort22 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort17 cm | |
9. Cypress Mountain15 cm | |
10. Big White Ski Resort13 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort15 cm | |
2. Bolton Valley15 cm | |
3. Killington13 cm | |
4. Titus Mountain13 cm | |
5. Stowe Mountain Resort12 cm | |
6. Sugarbush Resort12 cm | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl12 cm | |
8. Pico Mountain12 cm | |
9. Cannon Mountain12 cm | |
10. Mad River Glen12 cm | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps9 cm | |
2. Alpine Valley7 cm | |
3. Wilmot6 cm | |
4. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine5 cm | |
6. Boyne Mountain5 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
9. The Highlands4 cm | |
10. Sundown Mountain4 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat and Loveland Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat7 cm | |
2. Loveland Ski Area7 cm | |
3. Keystone5 cm | |
4. Arapahoe Basin4 cm | |
5. Vail4 cm | |
6. Winter Park3 cm | |
7. Beaver Creek3 cm | |
8. Breckenridge3 cm | |
9. Copper Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Snowmass1 cm | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain7 cm | |
2. Le Massif de Charlevoix6 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort5 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone5 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort5 cm | |
6. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
7. 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 Mountain6 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain4 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain3 cm | |
4. Wintergreen1 cm | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch2 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort2 cm | |
3. Kirkwood2 cm | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe2 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort0 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl0 cm | |
8. Heavenly- | |
9. Homewood- | |
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 Area1 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June 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- | |