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 Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 44", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort44" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch43" | |
3. Sugar Bowl41" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe32" | |
5. Homewood31" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe30" | |
7. Mt Rose28" | |
9. Kirkwood27" | |
10. Northstar California Resort21" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 44", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort44" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch43" | |
3. Sugar Bowl41" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe32" | |
5. Homewood31" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe30" | |
8. Kirkwood27" | |
10. Mammoth Mountain20" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Pomerelle Mountain Resort and Bogus Basin to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Bogus Basin12" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park10" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort10" | |
5. Sun Valley Resort10" | |
6. Willamette Pass7" | |
7. Hoodoo7" | |
8. Mt. Baker7" | |
9. Cypress Mountain6" | |
10. Timberline Lodge6" | |
4. 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 20", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain20" | |
2. June Mountain18" | |
3. China Peak9" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Bolton Valley, Cannon Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Bolton Valley4" | |
4. Cannon Mountain4" | |
5. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
6. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
7. Loon Mountain3" | |
8. Killington3" | |
9. Titus Mountain3" | |
10. Sunday River3" | |
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 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain8" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort5" | |
3. Brighton Resort3" | |
4. Alta3" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
7. Snowbird3" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
10. Sundance1" | |
7. 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 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain6" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
3. Grouse Mountain5" | |
6. Revelstoke2" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort1" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands3" | |
2. Boyne Mountain2" | |
3. Afton Alps2" | |
4. Mount Bohemia1" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
7. Alpine Valley0" | |
8. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
9. 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 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
4. Blue Mountain1" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
6. Mont Tremblant1" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Steamboat, Snowmass, and Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
2. Snowmass1" | |
5. Ski Cooper0" | |
6. Beaver Creek0" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
8. Vail0" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort0" | |
11. 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 Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. 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- | |
13. 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- | |