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 China Peak to receive the most snow, with 38", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak38" | |
2. Dodge Ridge31" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe28" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch22" | |
6. Kirkwood22" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort16" | |
8. Sugar Bowl16" | |
9. Heavenly14" | |
10. Homewood12" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe28" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch22" | |
4. Kirkwood22" | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort16" | |
6. Sugar Bowl16" | |
7. Heavenly14" | |
8. Homewood12" | |
10. Mt Rose6" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 36", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort36" | |
2. Sun Valley Resort15" | |
3. Bogus Basin14" | |
4. Cypress Mountain11" | |
5. Willamette Pass10" | |
6. Mt. Baker10" | |
7. Mt Bachelor9" | |
8. Grouse Mountain8" | |
9. Timberline Lodge8" | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort8" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta6" | |
2. Brighton Resort6" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
5. Snowbird6" | |
7. Powder Mountain5" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort5" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
10. Sundance4" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Cypress Mountain to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain11" | |
2. Grouse Mountain8" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort8" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb3" | |
8. Revelstoke3" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort2" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort2" | |
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 38", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak38" | |
2. June Mountain7" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
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 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain5" | |
2. Loon Mountain5" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
4. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
5. Burke Mountain4" | |
6. Waterville Valley3" | |
7. Sugarloaf3" | |
8. BigRock Mountain3" | |
9. Bretton Woods3" | |
10. Jack Frost Big Boulder3" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain7" | |
2. The Highlands6" | |
3. Mount Bohemia3" | |
4. Afton Alps2" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Sundown Mountain0" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant5" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
4. Blue Mountain2" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat5" | |
2. Snowmass3" | |
4. Powderhorn1" | |
6. Granby Ranch1" | |
7. Monarch Mountain1" | |
8. Beaver Creek1" | |
9. Vail1" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
11. 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- | |
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 4 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
13. 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |