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 21", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows21" | |
2. Timberline Lodge19" | |
3. Hoodoo14" | |
4. Mt. Baker12" | |
5. Mt Bachelor9" | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
10. Crystal Mountain6" | |
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 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
4. Revelstoke6" | |
5. Cypress Mountain5" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
8. Grouse Mountain4" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
10. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Cannon Mountain, Loon Mountain, Okemo Mountain Resort, Jay Peak Resort, Bolton Valley, Waterville Valley, Attitash, Wildcat Mountain, Bromley Mountain, and Smugglers' Notch Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Cannon Mountain4" | |
3. Loon Mountain4" | |
5. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
6. Bolton Valley4" | |
7. Waterville Valley4" | |
8. Attitash4" | |
9. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
10. Bromley Mountain4" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, Mt Rose, and Palisades Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe3" | |
5. Sugar Bowl3" | |
6. Mt Rose3" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
8. Kirkwood2" | |
10. Homewood2" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
3. Winter Park2" | |
4. Keystone2" | |
7. Vail2" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
9. Breckenridge1" | |
10. Ski Cooper1" | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain4" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
4. Snowbird1" | |
5. Alta1" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
7. Brighton Resort1" | |
10. Sundance0" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mont Tremblant, and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant2" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Blue Mountain0" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Afton Alps and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps2" | |
2. The Highlands2" | |
3. Boyne Mountain1" | |
4. Mount Bohemia1" | |
5. Alpine Valley1" | |
6. Sundown Mountain1" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
8. Wilmot0" | |
10. Mt Brighton0" | |
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. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
2. June Mountain0" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. 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- | |
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 GFS 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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |