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 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Bluewood to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bluewood23 cm | |
2. Crystal Mountain18 cm | |
3. Mt. Baker14 cm | |
4. Mt Bachelor14 cm | |
5. Alyeska13 cm | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb12 cm | |
7. Silver Mountain12 cm | |
8. Cypress Mountain11 cm | |
9. Grouse Mountain11 cm | |
10. Hoodoo11 cm | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Titus Mountain, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Laurel Mountain, Hidden Valley, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain16 cm | |
2. Seven Springs Mountain Resort15 cm | |
3. Laurel Mountain15 cm | |
4. Hidden Valley15 cm | |
5. Jay Peak Resort14 cm | |
6. Smugglers' Notch Resort13 cm | |
7. Stowe Mountain Resort13 cm | |
8. Bolton Valley11 cm | |
9. Whitetail Resort10 cm | |
10. Bretton Woods9 cm | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb12 cm | |
2. Cypress Mountain11 cm | |
3. Grouse Mountain11 cm | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort10 cm | |
5. Big White Ski Resort8 cm | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort8 cm | |
7. Revelstoke8 cm | |
8. SilverStar Mountain Resort7 cm | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort6 cm | |
10. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort5 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Eagle Point Resort to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eagle Point Resort14 cm | |
2. Sundance8 cm | |
3. Alta6 cm | |
4. Brighton Resort6 cm | |
5. Deer Valley Resort6 cm | |
6. Park City Mountain Resort6 cm | |
7. Snowbird6 cm | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort6 cm | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area3 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain2 cm | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Silverton Mountain and Telluride to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Silverton Mountain8 cm | |
2. Telluride7 cm | |
3. Eldora Mountain Resort6 cm | |
4. Snowmass6 cm | |
5. Winter Park5 cm | |
6. Loveland Ski Area4 cm | |
7. Arapahoe Basin4 cm | |
8. Beaver Creek4 cm | |
9. Monarch Mountain3 cm | |
10. Steamboat3 cm | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley10 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area7 cm | |
3. Paoli Peaks6 cm | |
4. Hidden Valley6 cm | |
5. Mad River4 cm | |
6. Boston Mills Brandywine3 cm | |
7. Mount Bohemia3 cm | |
8. Wilmot1 cm | |
9. Boyne Mountain1 cm | |
10. The Highlands1 cm | |
7. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Apache to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Apache7 cm | |
2. Ski Cloudcroft6 cm | |
3. Ski Santa Fe4 cm | |
4. Angel Fire Resort4 cm | |
5. Taos Ski Valley2 cm | |
6. Pajarito Mountain2 cm | |
7. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort1 cm | |
8. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain5 cm | |
2. Mountain High4 cm | |
3. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts4 cm | |
4. June Mountain4 cm | |
5. Heavenly2 cm | |
6. Bear Valley Mountain Resort2 cm | |
7. Kirkwood1 cm | |
8. Snow Valley1 cm | |
9. Bear Mountain1 cm | |
10. Snow Summit1 cm | |
9. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain5 cm | |
2. Mountain High4 cm | |
3. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts4 cm | |
4. June Mountain4 cm | |
5. Snow Valley1 cm | |
6. Bear Mountain1 cm | |
7. Snow Summit1 cm | |
8. China Peak- | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain, Wintergreen, and Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain6 cm | |
2. Wintergreen5 cm | |
3. Ober Mountain5 cm | |
4. Beech Mountain1 cm | |
11. 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 Tremblant4 cm | |
3. Le Massif de Charlevoix1 cm | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
5. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
6. Calabogie Peaks Resort1 cm | |
7. Mount St. Louis Moonstone0 cm | |
8. Horseshoe Resort0 cm | |
12. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Heavenly, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly2 cm | |
2. Bear Valley Mountain Resort2 cm | |
3. Kirkwood1 cm | |
4. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1 cm | |
5. Mt Rose1 cm | |
6. Homewood0 cm | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort0 cm | |
8. Sugar Bowl0 cm | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe0 cm | |
10. Donner Ski Ranch0 cm | |
13. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sunrise Park Resort and Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort3 cm | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl1 cm | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley0 cm | |