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 4 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 4 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 39", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch39" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe36" | |
3. Dodge Ridge35" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park30" | |
6. China Peak30" | |
7. Kirkwood30" | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort24" | |
9. Sugar Bowl24" | |
10. Mammoth Mountain18" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 39", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch39" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe36" | |
4. Kirkwood30" | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort24" | |
6. Sugar Bowl24" | |
7. Homewood16" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe12" | |
9. Heavenly12" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort8" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 30", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park30" | |
2. Sun Valley Resort20" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
4. Grouse Mountain15" | |
5. Brundage Mountain Resort14" | |
6. Timberline Lodge14" | |
7. Mt. Baker13" | |
8. Bogus Basin13" | |
10. Cypress Mountain12" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort15" | |
2. Powder Mountain12" | |
3. Sundance8" | |
4. Alta8" | |
5. Brighton Resort8" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
8. Snowbird8" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area7" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
2. Grouse Mountain15" | |
3. Cypress Mountain12" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
8. Revelstoke5" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 30", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak30" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain18" | |
3. June Mountain9" | |
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 4 days, we expect Cannon Mountain and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain7" | |
2. Loon Mountain7" | |
3. Wildcat Mountain6" | |
4. Bretton Woods6" | |
5. Burke Mountain5" | |
6. Waterville Valley4" | |
7. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
8. Titus Mountain3" | |
9. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
10. Sunday River3" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
3. Vail2" | |
4. Snowmass1" | |
5. Keystone1" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
8. Ski Cooper1" | |
10. Beaver Creek0" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant2" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
5. Blue Mountain2" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Afton Alps, and Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia2" | |
2. Afton Alps2" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
4. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. The Highlands1" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
8. Wilmot0" | |
9. Sundown Mountain0" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 4 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
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 4 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 4 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |