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 China Peak to receive the most snow, with 59", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak59" | |
2. Dodge Ridge55" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe45" | |
5. Kirkwood38" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch31" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain22" | |
8. Homewood22" | |
9. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
10. Sugar Bowl17" | |
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 45", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe45" | |
3. Kirkwood38" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch31" | |
5. Homewood22" | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
7. Sugar Bowl17" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe16" | |
9. Heavenly11" | |
10. Mt Rose9" | |
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 42", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort42" | |
2. Sun Valley Resort25" | |
3. Bogus Basin20" | |
4. Mt Shasta Ski Park15" | |
5. Willamette Pass13" | |
6. Mt Bachelor13" | |
7. Cypress Mountain11" | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows11" | |
9. Hoodoo10" | |
10. Timberline Lodge10" | |
4. 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 Mountain22" | |
3. June Mountain14" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Cannon Mountain, Loon Mountain, and Wildcat Mountain to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain9" | |
2. Loon Mountain9" | |
3. Wildcat Mountain9" | |
5. Waterville Valley7" | |
6. Burke Mountain7" | |
7. Jay Peak Resort7" | |
8. Sugarloaf7" | |
9. Bretton Woods7" | |
10. Titus Mountain6" | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain10" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area8" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
4. Alta6" | |
5. Brighton Resort6" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
8. Snowbird6" | |
10. Sundance5" | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Cypress Mountain to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain11" | |
2. Grouse Mountain8" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort8" | |
4. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb3" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort2" | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort2" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant11" | |
2. Stoneham Mountain Resort11" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne8" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
8. Blue Mountain2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain10" | |
2. The Highlands7" | |
3. Mount Bohemia6" | |
4. Afton Alps3" | |
5. Alpine Valley1" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
10. Wilmot0" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass7" | |
2. Steamboat6" | |
3. Monarch Mountain4" | |
5. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
7. Beaver Creek1" | |
8. Ski Cooper1" | |
9. Powderhorn1" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
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- | |
13. 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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |