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 Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb17" | |
2. Mt. Baker16" | |
3. Mission Ridge15" | |
4. Crystal Mountain14" | |
6. Mt Bachelor12" | |
7. Stevens Pass10" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park10" | |
9. Brundage Mountain Resort10" | |
10. Schweitzer9" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood13" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe12" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
5. Homewood6" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe5" | |
8. Sugar Bowl4" | |
9. Heavenly2" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort2" | |
3. 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 17", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb17" | |
4. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
5. Revelstoke6" | |
6. Big White Ski Resort2" | |
9. Cypress Mountain2" | |
10. Grouse Mountain2" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Jack Frost Big Boulder, Holiday Valley Resort, Catamount Mountain Resort, Blue Mountain Resort, Pico Mountain, Killington, Sugarbush Resort, and Camelback to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
4. Blue Mountain Resort4" | |
5. Pico Mountain4" | |
6. Killington4" | |
7. Sugarbush Resort4" | |
8. Camelback4" | |
9. Stratton3" | |
10. Cannon Mountain3" | |
5. 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" | |
4. Afton Alps4" | |
5. Mt Brighton4" | |
6. Boyne Mountain3" | |
7. The Highlands3" | |
8. Mount Bohemia2" | |
9. Wilmot2" | |
10. Sundown Mountain0" | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta3" | |
2. Brighton Resort3" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
5. Snowbird3" | |
7. Sundance2" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
10. Powder Mountain1" | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak8" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain7" | |
3. June Mountain4" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. 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 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain4" | |
2. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
5. Mont Tremblant1" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne- | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Eldora Mountain Resort, Beaver Creek, and Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Beaver Creek1" | |
3. Steamboat1" | |
4. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
5. Ski Cooper0" | |
6. Winter Park0" | |
7. Keystone0" | |
8. Snowmass0" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
10. Copper Mountain Resort0" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Ober Mountain and Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain2" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
3. Beech Mountain1" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
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- | |