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 Stevens Pass, Magic Mountain Resort, and Summit at Snoqualmie to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass22 cm | |
2. Magic Mountain Resort22 cm | |
3. Summit at Snoqualmie22 cm | |
4. Big White Ski Resort20 cm | |
5. Revelstoke19 cm | |
6. Bluewood18 cm | |
7. Alyeska15 cm | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort13 cm | |
9. Grouse Mountain13 cm | |
10. Silver Mountain13 cm | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Big White Ski Resort to receive the most snow, with 20 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Big White Ski Resort20 cm | |
2. Revelstoke19 cm | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort13 cm | |
4. Grouse Mountain13 cm | |
5. Cypress Mountain12 cm | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort12 cm | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb8 cm | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort5 cm | |
3. 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 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area14 cm | |
2. Alta11 cm | |
3. Brighton Resort11 cm | |
4. Deer Valley Resort11 cm | |
5. Park City Mountain Resort11 cm | |
6. Snowbird11 cm | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort11 cm | |
8. Snowbasin Resort7 cm | |
9. Sundance6 cm | |
10. Powder Mountain6 cm | |
4. 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 13 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort12 cm | |
2. Titus Mountain10 cm | |
3. Stowe Mountain Resort8 cm | |
4. Smugglers' Notch Resort8 cm | |
5. Bretton Woods8 cm | |
6. Cannon Mountain7 cm | |
8. Holiday Valley Resort7 cm | |
9. Laurel Mountain7 cm | |
10. Bolton Valley6 cm | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 25 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area26 cm | |
2. Boyne Mountain7 cm | |
3. Alpine Valley6 cm | |
4. Mad River6 cm | |
5. Boston Mills Brandywine6 cm | |
6. Paoli Peaks6 cm | |
7. Sundown Mountain6 cm | |
8. Mount Bohemia4 cm | |
9. The Highlands4 cm | |
10. Afton Alps4 cm | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Sunlight Mountain Resort, Snowmass, and Silverton Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunlight Mountain Resort10 cm | |
2. Snowmass10 cm | |
3. Silverton Mountain9 cm | |
4. Beaver Creek9 cm | |
5. Eldora Mountain Resort7 cm | |
6. Telluride7 cm | |
7. Steamboat5 cm | |
8. Buttermilk5 cm | |
9. Aspen Highlands5 cm | |
10. Aspen Mountain5 cm | |
7. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ski Cloudcroft to receive the most snow, with 15 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Cloudcroft16 cm | |
2. Ski Apache12 cm | |
3. Angel Fire Resort8 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe6 cm | |
5. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort4 cm | |
6. Taos Ski Valley3 cm | |
7. Pajarito Mountain1 cm | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Ober Mountain, Snowshoe Mountain, and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain8 cm | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain8 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain7 cm | |
4. Wintergreen1 cm | |
9. 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 10 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain9 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant4 cm | |
3. Calabogie Peaks Resort3 cm | |
4. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
5. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
7. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
10. 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. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley1 cm | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort0 cm | |
3. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
11. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe 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 |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
12. 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
13. California
The California region includes 20 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. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |