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 6 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 6 days, we expect Mt Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 33", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows33" | |
2. Timberline Lodge25" | |
3. Schweitzer19" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb18" | |
5. Crystal Mountain17" | |
6. Mt. Baker16" | |
7. Hoodoo16" | |
8. Mt Bachelor14" | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort14" | |
10. Brundage Mountain Resort14" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb18" | |
2. Whitewater Ski Resort14" | |
3. Revelstoke12" | |
5. Big White Ski Resort11" | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort10" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort9" | |
8. Cypress Mountain8" | |
10. Grouse Mountain6" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe15" | |
3. Kirkwood12" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch10" | |
5. Homewood7" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe5" | |
7. Sugar Bowl4" | |
9. Heavenly3" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort2" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain7" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain6" | |
3. Loon Mountain6" | |
5. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
6. Bretton Woods6" | |
7. BigRock Mountain5" | |
8. Titus Mountain5" | |
9. Waterville Valley5" | |
10. Holiday Valley Resort5" | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Blue Mountain, Horseshoe Resort, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant5" | |
2. Blue Mountain5" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort5" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley5" | |
2. Mount Bohemia4" | |
3. Afton Alps4" | |
4. Boyne Mountain4" | |
5. The Highlands3" | |
8. Mt Brighton1" | |
9. Mad River1" | |
10. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain8" | |
2. China Peak6" | |
3. June Mountain4" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain4" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort2" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
5. Snowbird1" | |
7. Sundance0" | |
8. Alta0" | |
9. Brighton Resort0" | |
10. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Loveland Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
3. Beaver Creek1" | |
4. Steamboat1" | |
5. Keystone0" | |
6. Snowmass0" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
8. Winter Park0" | |
9. Vail0" | |
10. Ski Cooper0" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 6 days, according to the GEM 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 6 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |