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 Boreal Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 52", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort52" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch52" | |
3. Sugar Bowl49" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe42" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe38" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain37" | |
8. Kirkwood37" | |
9. Homewood36" | |
10. June Mountain35" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 52", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort52" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch52" | |
3. Sugar Bowl49" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe42" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe38" | |
7. Kirkwood37" | |
8. Homewood36" | |
9. Mt Rose35" | |
10. Northstar California Resort27" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park and Bogus Basin to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park14" | |
2. Bogus Basin14" | |
3. Sun Valley Resort13" | |
5. Brundage Mountain Resort12" | |
6. Willamette Pass9" | |
7. Hoodoo8" | |
8. Mt Bachelor7" | |
10. Timberline Lodge7" | |
4. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 37", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain37" | |
2. June Mountain35" | |
3. China Peak15" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain12" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort6" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
4. Brighton Resort5" | |
5. Alta5" | |
7. Snowbird5" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
10. Sundance1" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, Smugglers' Notch Resort, and Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Bolton Valley5" | |
4. Cannon Mountain5" | |
5. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
6. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
7. Loon Mountain4" | |
8. Killington4" | |
9. Pico Mountain3" | |
10. Titus Mountain3" | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Cypress Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain6" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
3. Grouse Mountain5" | |
6. Revelstoke2" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort1" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect The Highlands, Boyne Mountain, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands3" | |
2. Boyne Mountain3" | |
3. Mount Bohemia3" | |
4. Afton Alps2" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
8. Mt Brighton0" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Alpine Valley0" | |
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 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
4. Mont Tremblant1" | |
5. Blue Mountain1" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 6 days, we expect Steamboat, Snowmass, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, and Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat1" | |
2. Snowmass1" | |
5. Ski Cooper0" | |
6. Beaver Creek0" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
8. Monarch Mountain0" | |
9. Vail0" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin0" | |
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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Wintergreen0" | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
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 GFS 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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |