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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Dodge Ridge to receive the most snow, with 67", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge67" | |
2. China Peak59" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe57" | |
5. Kirkwood47" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch43" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain26" | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort26" | |
9. Sugar Bowl26" | |
10. Homewood24" | |
2. 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 57", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe57" | |
3. Kirkwood47" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch43" | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort26" | |
6. Sugar Bowl26" | |
7. Homewood24" | |
8. Heavenly17" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe16" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort10" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 39", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort39" | |
2. Mt. Baker25" | |
3. Sun Valley Resort24" | |
4. Bogus Basin19" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park18" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
7. Grouse Mountain14" | |
8. Willamette Pass13" | |
9. Bluewood12" | |
10. Hoodoo11" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain16" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort13" | |
3. Sundance12" | |
4. Alta12" | |
5. Brighton Resort12" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort12" | |
8. Snowbird12" | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort12" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area8" | |
5. 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 59", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak59" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain26" | |
3. June Mountain18" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
2. Grouse Mountain14" | |
3. Cypress Mountain11" | |
7. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
8. Revelstoke5" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort4" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain8" | |
2. Loon Mountain7" | |
3. Wildcat Mountain7" | |
4. BigRock Mountain6" | |
5. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
6. Waterville Valley6" | |
7. Yawgoo Valley5" | |
8. Bretton Woods5" | |
9. Hunter Mountain5" | |
10. Mount Southington5" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands9" | |
2. Boyne Mountain8" | |
3. Mount Bohemia5" | |
4. Afton Alps3" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Alpine Valley1" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Sundown Mountain0" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant5" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
8. Blue Mountain2" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat7" | |
2. Granby Ranch2" | |
3. Snowmass1" | |
5. Powderhorn1" | |
6. Monarch Mountain1" | |
8. Beaver Creek1" | |
9. Vail1" | |
10. Ski Cooper0" | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
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 6 days, according to the GEM 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 6 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |