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 10 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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 60", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak60" | |
2. Dodge Ridge56" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe45" | |
5. Kirkwood38" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch31" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain22" | |
8. Homewood22" | |
9. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
10. Sugar Bowl17" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 45", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe45" | |
3. Kirkwood38" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch31" | |
5. Homewood22" | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
7. Sugar Bowl17" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe16" | |
9. Heavenly11" | |
10. Mt Rose9" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 44", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort44" | |
2. Sun Valley Resort25" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows22" | |
4. Timberline Lodge21" | |
5. Bogus Basin20" | |
6. Mt Bachelor19" | |
7. Willamette Pass17" | |
8. Cypress Mountain17" | |
9. Hoodoo17" | |
10. Crystal Mountain15" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Cannon Mountain and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain13" | |
2. Loon Mountain13" | |
3. Wildcat Mountain12" | |
4. Stowe Mountain Resort11" | |
5. Waterville Valley11" | |
6. Sugarbush Resort10" | |
7. Sugarloaf9" | |
8. Jay Peak Resort9" | |
9. Burke Mountain9" | |
10. Bretton Woods9" | |
5. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 60", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak60" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain22" | |
3. June Mountain14" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Cypress Mountain to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain17" | |
2. Grouse Mountain14" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort14" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort7" | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
10. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain11" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area9" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
4. Sundance7" | |
5. Alta6" | |
6. Brighton Resort6" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
9. Snowbird6" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort6" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant12" | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort12" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne9" | |
6. Blue Mountain4" | |
8. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain13" | |
2. The Highlands10" | |
3. Mount Bohemia6" | |
4. Afton Alps5" | |
6. Mt Brighton2" | |
7. Alpine Valley2" | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
9. Wilmot1" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine1" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat8" | |
2. Snowmass7" | |
3. Monarch Mountain4" | |
6. Granby Ranch2" | |
7. Beaver Creek2" | |
8. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
9. Vail1" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 10 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wintergreen0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 10 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
13. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 10 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |