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.
ECMWF
GFS
JMA
ICON
GEM1. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Schweitzer to receive the most snow, with 41 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Schweitzer41 cm | |
2. Mt. Baker34 cm | |
3. Whitewater Ski Resort34 cm | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb28 cm | |
5. Revelstoke24 cm | |
6. Crystal Mountain24 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort23 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort21 cm | |
9. Lookout Pass Ski Area20 cm | |
10. Mission Ridge16 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 Resort34 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb28 cm | |
3. Revelstoke24 cm | |
4. RED Mountain Resort23 cm | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort21 cm | |
6. Mount Washington Alpine Resort16 cm | |
7. Big White Ski Resort14 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort14 cm | |
9. SilverStar Mountain Resort14 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort10 cm | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Sugarbush Resort, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Bolton Valley, Mad River Glen, and Mount Snow to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort14 cm | |
2. Sugarbush Resort13 cm | |
3. Middlebury Snow Bowl13 cm | |
4. Bolton Valley12 cm | |
5. Mad River Glen12 cm | |
6. Mount Snow12 cm | |
7. Cannon Mountain10 cm | |
8. Titus Mountain10 cm | |
9. Stowe Mountain Resort10 cm | |
10. Stratton10 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 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps9 cm | |
2. Wilmot6 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia5 cm | |
4. Alpine Valley5 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Mt Brighton4 cm | |
7. Boyne Mountain4 cm | |
8. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
9. The Highlands3 cm | |
10. Sundown Mountain3 cm | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain, Mont Tremblant, Horseshoe Resort, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
6. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
8. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort5 cm | |
2. Kirkwood5 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe5 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch4 cm | |
5. Homewood2 cm | |
6. Palisades Tahoe2 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl0 cm | |
10. Heavenly- | |
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 Mountain5 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain4 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
4. Wintergreen0 cm | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 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. Steamboat0 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek- | |
3. Buttermilk- | |
7. Monarch Mountain- | |
8. Ski Cooper- | |
9. Snowmass- | |
9. 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- | |
10. 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- | |
11. 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- | |
12. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 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. Alta- | |
3. Brighton Resort- | |
7. Powder Mountain- | |
8. Snowbasin Resort- | |
9. Snowbird- | |