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 Mt Bachelor and Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 26", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor26" | |
2. Mt. Baker26" | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows21" | |
5. Timberline Lodge21" | |
6. Hoodoo20" | |
7. Willamette Pass17" | |
8. Brundage Mountain Resort16" | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb14" | |
10. Bogus Basin13" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 23", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb14" | |
3. Cypress Mountain12" | |
4. Revelstoke12" | |
5. Grouse Mountain8" | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort7" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort5" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe15" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch12" | |
4. Kirkwood10" | |
6. Sugar Bowl9" | |
7. Heavenly7" | |
8. Homewood5" | |
10. Mt Rose3" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Cannon Mountain, Whitetail Resort, Loon Mountain, Wildcat Mountain, and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain5" | |
2. Whitetail Resort5" | |
3. Loon Mountain5" | |
4. Wildcat Mountain5" | |
5. Bolton Valley5" | |
6. Mad River Glen4" | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl4" | |
8. Sugarbush Resort4" | |
10. Waterville Valley4" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort6" | |
2. Powder Mountain6" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
4. Sundance4" | |
5. Alta3" | |
6. Brighton Resort3" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
9. Snowbird3" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort3" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne6" | |
2. Mont Tremblant5" | |
5. Blue Mountain2" | |
8. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
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 17", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak17" | |
2. June Mountain4" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain4" | |
2. The Highlands3" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
4. Alpine Valley2" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
6. Sundown Mountain1" | |
8. Afton Alps1" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat3" | |
3. Snowmass1" | |
4. Beaver Creek1" | |
5. Arapahoe Basin1" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
7. Vail1" | |
8. Keystone1" | |
9. Winter Park1" | |
10. Ski Cooper1" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4" | |
2. Wintergreen0" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
4. Ober Mountain0" | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
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- | |