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 Schweitzer to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Schweitzer15" | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb14" | |
3. Mt. Baker13" | |
4. Revelstoke13" | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort12" | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park12" | |
7. Crystal Mountain11" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort9" | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows8" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb14" | |
2. Revelstoke13" | |
3. Whitewater Ski Resort12" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort9" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
10. Panorama Mountain Resort4" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
4. Bolton Valley4" | |
6. Mad River Glen4" | |
7. Killington4" | |
8. Sugarbush Resort4" | |
9. Cannon Mountain4" | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl4" | |
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 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps4" | |
2. Alpine Valley2" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
4. Wilmot2" | |
6. Mad River1" | |
7. The Highlands1" | |
8. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe3" | |
4. Kirkwood2" | |
6. Sugar Bowl2" | |
7. Heavenly1" | |
8. Homewood1" | |
10. Mt Rose0" | |
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 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain3" | |
2. Mont Tremblant2" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
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 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Ober Mountain2" | |
3. Beech Mountain1" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
8. 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" | |
2. Bear Mountain- | |
3. China Peak- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. 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. Brian Head Resort0" | |
2. Alta- | |
3. Brighton Resort- | |
7. Powder Mountain- | |
8. Snowbasin Resort- | |
9. Snowbird- | |
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. 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. Beaver Creek- | |
2. Buttermilk- | |
6. Monarch Mountain- | |
7. Ski Cooper- | |
8. Snowmass- | |
9. Steamboat- | |