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. Baker to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker18" | |
2. Grouse Mountain17" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort17" | |
4. Timberline Lodge16" | |
5. Crystal Mountain16" | |
6. Cypress Mountain16" | |
7. Stevens Pass14" | |
8. Mt Bachelor13" | |
9. Hoodoo13" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows11" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood21" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe21" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort18" | |
5. Sugar Bowl13" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch12" | |
7. Heavenly11" | |
8. June Mountain11" | |
9. Mammoth Mountain11" | |
10. Homewood7" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood21" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe21" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort18" | |
5. Sugar Bowl13" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch12" | |
7. Heavenly11" | |
8. Homewood7" | |
10. Mt Rose7" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain17" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort17" | |
3. Cypress Mountain16" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
6. Revelstoke6" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort4" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mount Snow, Jay Peak Resort, Stratton, Whiteface Mountain, Smugglers' Notch Resort, and Okemo Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Snow4" | |
2. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
3. Stratton4" | |
4. Whiteface Mountain4" | |
7. Gore Mountain3" | |
8. Ascutney Outdoors3" | |
9. Mad River Glen3" | |
10. Berkshire East3" | |
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 10", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain10" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area7" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
4. Snowbasin Resort4" | |
5. Sundance3" | |
6. Alta2" | |
7. Brighton Resort2" | |
9. Snowbird2" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort2" | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain11" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain11" | |
3. China Peak3" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe5" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley3" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Purgatory Resort and Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort3" | |
3. Keystone2" | |
4. Silverton Mountain2" | |
5. Wolf Creek1" | |
6. Breckenridge0" | |
7. Telluride0" | |
8. Monarch Mountain0" | |
9. Steamboat0" | |
10. Beaver Creek0" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Stoneham Mountain Resort, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Le Massif de Charlevoix, Blue Mountain, Mont-Sainte-Anne, Horseshoe Resort, and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant1" | |
5. Blue Mountain1" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
11. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Afton Alps and Alpine Valley Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps1" | |
3. Mount Bohemia0" | |
4. Mt Brighton0" | |
5. Alpine Valley0" | |
6. Boyne Mountain0" | |
7. The Highlands0" | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
10. Mad River- | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mt Lemmon Ski Valley, Arizona Snowbowl, and Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley1" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl1" | |
3. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
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- | |