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 Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor18" | |
2. Mt Shasta Ski Park17" | |
3. Mt. Baker16" | |
4. Hoodoo15" | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows13" | |
7. Willamette Pass13" | |
8. Bogus Basin12" | |
9. Bluewood11" | |
10. Timberline Lodge11" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Sugar Bowl, Donner Ski Ranch, Homewood, and Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl14" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch14" | |
3. Homewood14" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort14" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe13" | |
6. Kirkwood13" | |
8. Mt Rose12" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe10" | |
3. 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 13", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mount Seymour Resort9" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
4. Grouse Mountain8" | |
5. Cypress Mountain8" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
8. Revelstoke2" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort1" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Brighton Resort and Deer Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brighton Resort5" | |
2. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
3. Alta4" | |
5. Powder Mountain4" | |
7. Snowbird4" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort3" | |
10. Sundance3" | |
5. 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. June Mountain5" | |
3. China Peak1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Laurel Mountain, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, and Hidden Valley to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Laurel Mountain2" | |
3. Hidden Valley2" | |
4. Camelback1" | |
5. Whitetail Resort1" | |
7. Hunter Mountain1" | |
10. Mohawk Mountain1" | |
7. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Wintergreen2" | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area, Afton Alps, and Sundown Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
2. Afton Alps1" | |
3. Sundown Mountain1" | |
4. Mount Bohemia0" | |
6. Boyne Mountain0" | |
7. The Highlands0" | |
8. Alpine Valley- | |
10. Mad River- | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 4 days, we expect Steamboat and Beaver Creek to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
2. Beaver Creek1" | |
3. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
4. Winter Park0" | |
5. Silverton Mountain0" | |
6. Vail0" | |
7. Breckenridge0" | |
10. Ski Cooper0" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada 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. Mont Tremblant0" | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
7. Blue Mountain- | |
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- | |