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 7 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 7 days, we expect Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 36", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker36" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows34" | |
3. Timberline Lodge25" | |
4. Mt Bachelor21" | |
5. Crystal Mountain21" | |
6. Mission Ridge19" | |
7. Schweitzer18" | |
8. Hoodoo18" | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb16" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb16" | |
3. Cypress Mountain14" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort13" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort11" | |
7. Grouse Mountain10" | |
8. Revelstoke10" | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort9" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort8" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Cranmore Mountain Resort and Wildcat Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Wildcat Mountain8" | |
3. Pleasant Mountain7" | |
4. Attitash7" | |
5. Bretton Woods7" | |
6. Cannon Mountain7" | |
7. Loon Mountain6" | |
8. Waterville Valley6" | |
10. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe12" | |
3. Kirkwood9" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
5. Homewood4" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
8. Sugar Bowl3" | |
9. Heavenly2" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1" | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
3. Blue Mountain5" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort5" | |
8. Mont Tremblant3" | |
6. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia5" | |
2. Boyne Mountain4" | |
3. Alpine Valley4" | |
4. The Highlands4" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
6. Afton Alps3" | |
9. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Mad River1" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Loveland Ski Area, Steamboat, Keystone, Vail, Arapahoe Basin, and Copper Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
2. Steamboat2" | |
3. Keystone2" | |
4. Vail2" | |
5. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
7. Breckenridge1" | |
8. Winter Park1" | |
9. Snowmass1" | |
10. Ski Cooper1" | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain3" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort2" | |
3. Alta1" | |
4. Brighton Resort1" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
7. Snowbird1" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
10. Sundance0" | |
9. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, and China Peak to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
2. June Mountain2" | |
3. China Peak2" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Beech Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain1" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 7 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 7 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |