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 2 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 2 days, we expect Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker22" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort13" | |
3. Grouse Mountain12" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort11" | |
5. Bogus Basin11" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie9" | |
8. Timberline Lodge9" | |
9. Bluewood9" | |
10. Stevens Pass8" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch16" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort11" | |
3. Sugar Bowl11" | |
5. Kirkwood9" | |
6. Dodge Ridge8" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe7" | |
8. China Peak5" | |
9. Heavenly4" | |
10. June Mountain1" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch16" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort11" | |
3. Sugar Bowl11" | |
5. Kirkwood9" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe7" | |
7. Heavenly4" | |
9. Mt Rose1" | |
10. Homewood1" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort13" | |
2. Grouse Mountain12" | |
4. Cypress Mountain7" | |
5. Revelstoke5" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
10. Banff Sunshine Village4" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain10" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
3. Sundance9" | |
4. Alta6" | |
5. Brighton Resort6" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
8. Snowbird6" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Cannon Mountain, Sunday River, Loon Mountain, Attitash, Wildcat Mountain, Bretton Woods, Stratton, Cranmore Mountain Resort, Killington, and Mount Snow to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain2" | |
2. Sunday River2" | |
3. Loon Mountain2" | |
4. Attitash2" | |
5. Wildcat Mountain2" | |
6. Bretton Woods2" | |
7. Stratton2" | |
9. Killington2" | |
10. Mount Snow2" | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak5" | |
2. June Mountain1" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia3" | |
2. The Highlands1" | |
3. Boyne Mountain1" | |
4. Mt Brighton0" | |
5. Alpine Valley0" | |
7. Wilmot0" | |
8. Sundown Mountain0" | |
9. Afton Alps0" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 2 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
3. Snowmass0" | |
4. Vail0" | |
5. Beaver Creek0" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
7. Keystone0" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 2 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
3. Blue Mountain0" | |
4. Mont Tremblant0" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 2 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 2 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 2 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |