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 41", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak41" | |
2. Dodge Ridge27" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe22" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch22" | |
6. Kirkwood15" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort14" | |
8. Sugar Bowl14" | |
9. Heavenly11" | |
10. Homewood8" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe22" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch22" | |
4. Kirkwood15" | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort14" | |
6. Sugar Bowl14" | |
7. Heavenly11" | |
8. Homewood8" | |
9. Mt Rose6" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort4" | |
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. Mt Hood Meadows9" | |
9. Grouse Mountain8" | |
10. Timberline Lodge8" | |
4. 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 41", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak41" | |
2. June Mountain6" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 Resort5" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb3" | |
8. Big White Ski Resort2" | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort5" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
3. Sundance4" | |
4. Alta4" | |
5. Brighton Resort4" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
8. Snowbird4" | |
10. Powder Mountain4" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Cannon Mountain, and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Cannon Mountain5" | |
3. Loon Mountain5" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
5. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
6. Burke Mountain4" | |
7. Sugarloaf4" | |
8. Waterville Valley3" | |
9. Bretton Woods3" | |
10. Jack Frost Big Boulder3" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass6" | |
2. Steamboat5" | |
3. Monarch Mountain4" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
7. Ski Cooper1" | |
8. Beaver Creek1" | |
9. Powderhorn1" | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort1" | |
9. 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 Highlands5" | |
3. Mount Bohemia3" | |
4. Afton Alps2" | |
5. Mt Brighton1" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
8. Alpine Valley1" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Sundown Mountain0" | |
10. 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" | |
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- | |