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 Dodge Ridge to receive the most snow, with 73", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge73" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe71" | |
4. Kirkwood69" | |
5. China Peak54" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch44" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain36" | |
8. Homewood34" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe30" | |
10. June Mountain22" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 72", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe71" | |
3. Kirkwood69" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch44" | |
5. Homewood34" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe30" | |
7. Heavenly20" | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort19" | |
9. Sugar Bowl19" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort7" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 35", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker35" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort31" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows30" | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie29" | |
5. Timberline Lodge28" | |
6. Grouse Mountain25" | |
7. Hoodoo24" | |
8. Mt Spokane22" | |
9. Mt Bachelor22" | |
10. Schweitzer21" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 26", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort26" | |
2. Powder Mountain22" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area20" | |
4. Sundance16" | |
5. Alta15" | |
6. Brighton Resort15" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort15" | |
9. Snowbird15" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort15" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 31", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort31" | |
2. Grouse Mountain25" | |
3. Cypress Mountain20" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort15" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb14" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort12" | |
7. Castle Mountain Resort10" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort10" | |
10. Revelstoke9" | |
6. 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 54", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak54" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain36" | |
3. June Mountain22" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Stratton, Mount Snow, and Jiminy Peak to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stratton9" | |
2. Mount Snow9" | |
3. Jiminy Peak9" | |
4. Bousquet Mountain8" | |
5. Wachusett Mountain8" | |
6. Crotched8" | |
7. Bromley Mountain7" | |
8. Killington7" | |
9. Mount Sunapee7" | |
10. Okemo Mountain Resort7" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11" | |
2. Snowmass3" | |
3. Vail3" | |
5. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
6. Monarch Mountain1" | |
7. Ski Cooper1" | |
8. Beaver Creek1" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area7" | |
2. Mount Bohemia4" | |
3. Boyne Mountain2" | |
4. The Highlands2" | |
6. Afton Alps2" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Wilmot1" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Sundown Mountain0" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant3" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
6. Blue Mountain2" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
5. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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 10 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
13. 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |