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. 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 47", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl47" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort45" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe30" | |
4. Kirkwood27" | |
6. Homewood23" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe21" | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch20" | |
10. Heavenly14" | |
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 47", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl47" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort45" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe30" | |
4. Kirkwood27" | |
6. Homewood23" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe21" | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch20" | |
10. Heavenly14" | |
3. 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 26", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows26" | |
2. Grouse Mountain20" | |
3. Mt. Baker20" | |
4. Hoodoo19" | |
5. Cypress Mountain19" | |
6. Timberline Lodge18" | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort18" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie16" | |
9. Mt Bachelor16" | |
10. Stevens Pass13" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain20" | |
2. Cypress Mountain19" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort18" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
7. Revelstoke7" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort5" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Powder Mountain and Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain11" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area11" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort10" | |
4. Sundance9" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
6. Brighton Resort7" | |
8. Alta7" | |
10. Snowbird6" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain5" | |
2. Loon Mountain4" | |
3. Berkshire East3" | |
4. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
5. Waterville Valley3" | |
6. Mount Sunapee3" | |
7. Pico Mountain3" | |
8. Bretton Woods3" | |
9. Bromley Mountain3" | |
10. Gore Mountain3" | |
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 12", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain12" | |
2. June Mountain10" | |
3. China Peak3" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat5" | |
2. Keystone1" | |
3. Breckenridge1" | |
5. Beaver Creek1" | |
6. Vail1" | |
7. Winter Park1" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
10. Snowmass1" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
3. Blue Mountain2" | |
5. Mont Tremblant1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Mount Bohemia and Mt Brighton to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia2" | |
2. Mt Brighton2" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
4. The Highlands1" | |
6. Boyne Mountain1" | |
7. Afton Alps0" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Alpine Valley0" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe3" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
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- | |