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. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 44", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska44" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows28" | |
3. Timberline Lodge23" | |
4. Mt Bachelor20" | |
5. Hoodoo16" | |
6. Crystal Mountain14" | |
7. Bluewood11" | |
8. White Pass10" | |
9. Stevens Pass10" | |
10. Mt. Baker10" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Sugar Bowl and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl9" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
4. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe7" | |
6. Homewood7" | |
7. Kirkwood6" | |
10. Heavenly4" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Sugar Bowl and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl9" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
4. Palisades Tahoe7" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe7" | |
6. Homewood7" | |
7. Kirkwood6" | |
9. Heavenly4" | |
10. Dodge Ridge4" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort10" | |
3. Hidden Valley7" | |
7. Laurel Mountain5" | |
8. Bolton Valley5" | |
9. Titus Mountain4" | |
10. Liberty Mountain Resort3" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
2. Brighton Resort7" | |
5. Alta7" | |
6. Snowbird7" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
9. Powder Mountain4" | |
10. Sundance3" | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Hidden Valley to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley11" | |
2. Snow Creek9" | |
3. Paoli Peaks8" | |
4. Boyne Mountain4" | |
5. Mad River3" | |
7. Alpine Valley3" | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
9. Mt Crescent2" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation2" | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Grouse Mountain6" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
4. Cypress Mountain5" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
8. Big White Ski Resort2" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Snowmass and Crested Butte Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass5" | |
3. Telluride3" | |
4. Aspen Highlands3" | |
5. Aspen Mountain3" | |
7. Steamboat3" | |
8. Breckenridge3" | |
9. Beaver Creek3" | |
10. Silverton Mountain3" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort8" | |
3. Blue Mountain4" | |
4. Mont Tremblant1" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain8" | |
2. Wintergreen3" | |
3. Beech Mountain1" | |
4. Ober Mountain1" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley, Ski Santa Fe, Pajarito Mountain, and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
7. Ski Apache0" | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 10 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
2. June Mountain1" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley0" | |
3. Arizona Snowbowl- | |