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. Baker to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker28" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows20" | |
3. Schweitzer18" | |
4. Crystal Mountain18" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb16" | |
6. Stevens Pass14" | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort13" | |
8. Timberline Lodge13" | |
9. Mission Ridge12" | |
10. RED Mountain Resort12" | |
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 16", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb16" | |
2. Whitewater Ski Resort13" | |
3. RED Mountain Resort12" | |
5. Revelstoke11" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort9" | |
8. Cypress Mountain7" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort6" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
2. Bolton Valley6" | |
3. Killington5" | |
4. Titus Mountain5" | |
6. Sugarbush Resort5" | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl5" | |
8. Cannon Mountain5" | |
9. Mad River Glen5" | |
10. Pico Mountain5" | |
4. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps4" | |
2. Alpine Valley3" | |
3. Wilmot2" | |
4. Mount Bohemia2" | |
6. Boyne Mountain2" | |
8. Mt Brighton2" | |
9. The Highlands1" | |
10. Sundown Mountain1" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat and Loveland Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area3" | |
3. Keystone2" | |
4. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
5. Vail2" | |
6. Winter Park1" | |
7. Beaver Creek1" | |
8. Breckenridge1" | |
10. Snowmass0" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain3" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
6. Mont Tremblant2" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
7. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood2" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
6. Sugar Bowl0" | |
8. Heavenly- | |
9. Homewood- | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Ober Mountain2" | |
3. Beech Mountain1" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain2" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
4. Alta0" | |
5. Brighton Resort0" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
8. Snowbird0" | |
10. Sundance0" | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. June Mountain0" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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- | |