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 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mt Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 30", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows30" | |
2. Willamette Pass28" | |
3. Mt Bachelor28" | |
4. Hoodoo26" | |
5. Timberline Lodge26" | |
6. Mt. Baker21" | |
7. Bogus Basin18" | |
8. Crystal Mountain16" | |
9. White Pass16" | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park15" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl19" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch16" | |
4. Homewood15" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park15" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe15" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe14" | |
9. Kirkwood10" | |
3. 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 19", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl19" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch16" | |
4. Homewood15" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe15" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe14" | |
8. Mt Rose11" | |
9. Kirkwood10" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain16" | |
2. Deer Valley Resort13" | |
3. Snowbird12" | |
4. Alta12" | |
5. Brighton Resort12" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort12" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area11" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort11" | |
10. Sundance10" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain12" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
3. Grouse Mountain11" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
8. Revelstoke5" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat15" | |
3. Monarch Mountain5" | |
4. Snowmass5" | |
5. Silverton Mountain5" | |
6. Keystone4" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area4" | |
8. Aspen Highlands4" | |
9. Aspen Mountain4" | |
10. Vail4" | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain7" | |
2. China Peak5" | |
3. June Mountain3" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
4. Mont Tremblant- | |
5. Blue Mountain- | |
7. Horseshoe Resort- | |
9. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 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. Attitash0" | |
3. BigRock Mountain0" | |
4. Pleasant Mountain0" | |
5. Ragged Mountain0" | |
6. Sunday River0" | |
7. Crotched0" | |
8. Loon Mountain0" | |
9. Waterville Valley0" | |
10. Wildcat Mountain0" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
2. Afton Alps- | |
3. Alpine Valley- | |
5. Boyne Mountain- | |
6. The Highlands- | |
7. Mad River- | |
8. Mount Bohemia- | |
9. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
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- | |
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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |