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 Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 28 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb27 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort26 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker25 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor24 cm | |
5. Crystal Mountain23 cm | |
6. Mission Ridge23 cm | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park22 cm | |
8. Brundage Mountain Resort18 cm | |
9. Stevens Pass18 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort16 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 28 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb27 cm | |
2. Mount Washington Alpine Resort26 cm | |
3. Whitewater Ski Resort16 cm | |
4. Revelstoke14 cm | |
5. RED Mountain Resort9 cm | |
6. Big White Ski Resort6 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort5 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort3 cm | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort3 cm | |
3. 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 Valley Ski Area9 cm | |
3. Mt Brighton8 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain8 cm | |
5. Alpine Valley8 cm | |
6. The Highlands7 cm | |
7. Boston Mills Brandywine5 cm | |
8. Wilmot5 cm | |
9. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
10. Sundown Mountain1 cm | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort7 cm | |
2. Jay Peak Resort6 cm | |
3. Cannon Mountain6 cm | |
4. Sugarbush Resort6 cm | |
5. BigRock Mountain5 cm | |
6. Wildcat Mountain5 cm | |
7. Mad River Glen5 cm | |
8. Titus Mountain5 cm | |
9. Stowe Mountain Resort5 cm | |
10. Whiteface Mountain5 cm | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Valley Mountain Resort11 cm | |
2. Kirkwood10 cm | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe9 cm | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch6 cm | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort4 cm | |
6. Sugar Bowl4 cm | |
7. Heavenly3 cm | |
8. Homewood3 cm | |
9. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1 cm | |
10. Palisades Tahoe1 cm | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta6 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort6 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort6 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort6 cm | |
5. Snowbird6 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort6 cm | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area4 cm | |
8. Sundance3 cm | |
9. Snowbasin Resort2 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain1 cm | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ober Mountain and Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain5 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain4 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain3 cm | |
4. Wintergreen0 cm | |
8. 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 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
2. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
3. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
4. Mont Tremblant1 cm | |
5. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort0 cm | |
7. Calabogie Peaks Resort0 cm | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley4 cm | |
2. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort3 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort2 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
5. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Beaver Creek to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek1 cm | |
2. Loveland Ski Area1 cm | |
3. Ski Cooper1 cm | |
4. Winter Park1 cm | |
5. Keystone1 cm | |
6. Eldora Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Steamboat1 cm | |
8. Arapahoe Basin1 cm | |
9. Snowmass1 cm | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort1 cm | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain4 cm | |
2. June Mountain1 cm | |
3. China Peak1 cm | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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- | |