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 91 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker92 cm | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort83 cm | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows82 cm | |
4. Timberline Lodge75 cm | |
5. Mt Bachelor74 cm | |
6. Grouse Mountain72 cm | |
7. Brundage Mountain Resort66 cm | |
8. Cypress Mountain62 cm | |
9. Mount Washington Alpine Resort61 cm | |
10. Stevens Pass61 cm | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 84 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort83 cm | |
2. Grouse Mountain72 cm | |
3. Cypress Mountain62 cm | |
4. Mount Washington Alpine Resort61 cm | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb42 cm | |
6. RED Mountain Resort33 cm | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort33 cm | |
8. Big White Ski Resort22 cm | |
9. Revelstoke13 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort11 cm | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 48 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe47 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort41 cm | |
3. Kirkwood39 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch24 cm | |
5. Homewood14 cm | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort12 cm | |
7. Sugar Bowl12 cm | |
8. Palisades Tahoe8 cm | |
9. Heavenly5 cm | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort4 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 30 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area30 cm | |
2. Eagle Point Resort21 cm | |
3. Powder Mountain16 cm | |
4. Snowbasin Resort15 cm | |
5. Alta14 cm | |
6. Brighton Resort14 cm | |
7. Deer Valley Resort14 cm | |
8. Park City Mountain Resort14 cm | |
9. Snowbird14 cm | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort14 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 53 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eldora Mountain Resort53 cm | |
2. Beaver Creek19 cm | |
3. Sunlight Mountain Resort15 cm | |
4. Snowmass15 cm | |
5. Ski Cooper11 cm | |
6. Steamboat10 cm | |
7. Copper Mountain Resort9 cm | |
8. Silverton Mountain9 cm | |
9. Vail8 cm | |
10. Aspen Highlands8 cm | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stowe Mountain Resort13 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort12 cm | |
3. Bolton Valley11 cm | |
4. Cannon Mountain9 cm | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl9 cm | |
6. Mad River Glen9 cm | |
7. Smugglers' Notch Resort9 cm | |
8. Sugarbush Resort8 cm | |
9. Whiteface Mountain8 cm | |
10. Loon Mountain7 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort14 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone12 cm | |
3. Calabogie Peaks Resort8 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant5 cm | |
5. Blue Mountain4 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
8. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak26 cm | |
2. June Mountain12 cm | |
3. Mammoth Mountain7 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands9 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain6 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley Ski Area4 cm | |
4. Mt Brighton3 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley2 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area0 cm | |
8. Afton Alps- | |
9. Mad River- | |
10. Mount Bohemia- | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort2 cm | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1 cm | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0 cm | |
6. Ski Apache0 cm | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Snowshoe Mountain1 cm | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |