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 38 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Schweitzer37 cm | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb37 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker34 cm | |
4. Revelstoke33 cm | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort31 cm | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park30 cm | |
7. Crystal Mountain29 cm | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort22 cm | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows21 cm | |
10. Mount Washington Alpine Resort20 cm | |
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 36 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb37 cm | |
2. Revelstoke33 cm | |
3. Whitewater Ski Resort31 cm | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort22 cm | |
5. Mount Washington Alpine Resort20 cm | |
6. SilverStar Mountain Resort19 cm | |
7. RED Mountain Resort17 cm | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort15 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort12 cm | |
10. Panorama Mountain Resort11 cm | |
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 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort15 cm | |
2. Stowe Mountain Resort13 cm | |
3. Holiday Valley Resort12 cm | |
4. Bolton Valley11 cm | |
5. Smugglers' Notch Resort11 cm | |
6. Mad River Glen11 cm | |
7. Killington11 cm | |
8. Sugarbush Resort11 cm | |
9. Cannon Mountain10 cm | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl10 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 Valley6 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia6 cm | |
4. Wilmot5 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
6. Mad River4 cm | |
7. The Highlands3 cm | |
8. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
9. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
10. Terry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
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 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch7 cm | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe6 cm | |
3. Bear Valley Mountain Resort6 cm | |
4. Kirkwood5 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl4 cm | |
7. Heavenly3 cm | |
8. Homewood2 cm | |
9. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1 cm | |
10. Mt Rose1 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. Mont Tremblant6 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone4 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort4 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort3 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne2 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 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 Mountain5 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain3 cm | |
4. Wintergreen0 cm | |
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 cm | |
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 cm | |
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- | |