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 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 43", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort43" | |
2. Grouse Mountain41" | |
3. Mt. Baker35" | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows34" | |
5. Timberline Lodge33" | |
6. Hoodoo31" | |
7. Cypress Mountain30" | |
8. Mt Bachelor25" | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie24" | |
10. Sun Valley Resort23" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Dodge Ridge to receive the most snow, with 49", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge49" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe40" | |
4. Kirkwood35" | |
5. China Peak31" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch26" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain20" | |
8. Homewood16" | |
9. Heavenly16" | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort15" | |
3. 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 40", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe40" | |
3. Kirkwood35" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch26" | |
5. Homewood16" | |
6. Heavenly16" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort15" | |
8. Sugar Bowl15" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe14" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort3" | |
4. 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 43", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort43" | |
2. Grouse Mountain41" | |
3. Cypress Mountain30" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort17" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort11" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort10" | |
8. Revelstoke10" | |
10. Banff Sunshine Village7" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort22" | |
2. Powder Mountain19" | |
3. Sundance17" | |
4. Alta16" | |
5. Brighton Resort16" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort16" | |
8. Snowbird16" | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort16" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area14" | |
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 31", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak31" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain20" | |
3. June Mountain12" | |
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 and Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain8" | |
2. Loon Mountain8" | |
3. Waterville Valley6" | |
4. Middlebury Snow Bowl6" | |
5. Wildcat Mountain6" | |
6. Pico Mountain6" | |
7. Killington6" | |
8. Bretton Woods6" | |
10. Hunter Mountain6" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat9" | |
2. Powderhorn7" | |
3. Snowmass6" | |
4. Monarch Mountain5" | |
7. Vail3" | |
8. Beaver Creek3" | |
9. Buttermilk3" | |
10. Aspen Highlands3" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps5" | |
2. Boyne Mountain3" | |
3. The Highlands3" | |
4. Mount Bohemia3" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Wilmot1" | |
9. Sundown Mountain0" | |
10. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
3. Blue Mountain2" | |
5. Mont Tremblant2" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
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- | |