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 55", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge55" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe44" | |
4. Kirkwood44" | |
5. China Peak41" | |
6. Mammoth Mountain29" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch27" | |
8. Mt Shasta Ski Park26" | |
9. Homewood18" | |
10. June Mountain17" | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 39", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain39" | |
2. Mt. Baker35" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort32" | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows31" | |
5. Hoodoo29" | |
6. Cypress Mountain28" | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie28" | |
8. Timberline Lodge26" | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park26" | |
10. Mt Bachelor24" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 51", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe44" | |
3. Kirkwood44" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch27" | |
5. Homewood18" | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
7. Sugar Bowl17" | |
8. Heavenly16" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe15" | |
10. Mt Rose4" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 24", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort24" | |
2. Sundance21" | |
3. Powder Mountain20" | |
4. Alta17" | |
5. Brighton Resort17" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort17" | |
8. Snowbird17" | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort17" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area16" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 39", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain39" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort32" | |
3. Cypress Mountain28" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort14" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort13" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort11" | |
8. Revelstoke9" | |
6. 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 41", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak41" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain29" | |
3. June Mountain17" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Cannon Mountain, Loon Mountain, Killington, Okemo Mountain Resort, Jay Peak Resort, Waterville Valley, Sugarloaf, Hunter Mountain, and Wildcat Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain6" | |
2. Loon Mountain6" | |
3. Killington6" | |
5. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
6. Waterville Valley6" | |
7. Sugarloaf6" | |
8. Hunter Mountain6" | |
9. Wildcat Mountain6" | |
10. Bromley Mountain5" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10" | |
2. Monarch Mountain7" | |
4. Snowmass5" | |
5. Powderhorn5" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area4" | |
7. Vail4" | |
8. Beaver Creek4" | |
9. Ski Cooper3" | |
10. Wolf Creek3" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant5" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
7. Blue Mountain2" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Boyne Mountain, and Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia4" | |
2. Boyne Mountain4" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
4. The Highlands3" | |
5. Afton Alps3" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Wilmot1" | |
9. Sundown Mountain0" | |
10. Alpine Valley0" | |
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- | |