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. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mt Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 25", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows25" | |
2. Mt. Baker20" | |
3. Timberline Lodge19" | |
4. Mt Bachelor16" | |
5. Hoodoo16" | |
7. Stevens Pass12" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
9. Willamette Pass11" | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie10" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
4. Cypress Mountain7" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort7" | |
6. Grouse Mountain7" | |
7. Revelstoke7" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort5" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Cannon Mountain and Stowe Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain6" | |
3. Bolton Valley5" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
5. Loon Mountain5" | |
7. Mad River Glen5" | |
8. Wildcat Mountain5" | |
10. Pleasant Mountain4" | |
4. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant2" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
7. Blue Mountain1" | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl3" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe2" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
5. Mt Rose2" | |
9. Kirkwood1" | |
10. Homewood1" | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Sundown Mountain and Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundown Mountain2" | |
2. Afton Alps2" | |
3. Mount Bohemia1" | |
4. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. The Highlands1" | |
6. Alpine Valley1" | |
7. Wilmot1" | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area0" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
2. Powder Mountain0" | |
3. Snowbird0" | |
6. Alta- | |
8. Brighton Resort- | |
10. Snowbasin Resort- | |
8. 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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
9. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 4 days, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. 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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. 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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
12. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 4 days, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek- | |
2. Buttermilk- | |
6. Monarch Mountain- | |
7. Ski Cooper- | |
8. Snowmass- | |
9. Steamboat- | |