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 35", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker35" | |
2. Crystal Mountain23" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows21" | |
4. Schweitzer19" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb18" | |
6. Stevens Pass17" | |
8. Mission Ridge16" | |
9. Whitewater Ski Resort14" | |
10. Timberline Lodge14" | |
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 18", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb18" | |
3. Whitewater Ski Resort14" | |
4. RED Mountain Resort12" | |
5. Revelstoke12" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort9" | |
8. Cypress Mountain7" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort6" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
2. Bolton Valley6" | |
3. Killington5" | |
4. Titus Mountain5" | |
6. Sugarbush Resort5" | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl5" | |
8. Cannon Mountain5" | |
9. Mad River Glen5" | |
10. Pico Mountain5" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
2. Alta3" | |
3. Brighton Resort3" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
6. Powder Mountain3" | |
7. Snowbird3" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort2" | |
10. Sundance1" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Afton Alps to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps4" | |
2. Alpine Valley3" | |
3. Wilmot3" | |
4. Mount Bohemia2" | |
6. Boyne Mountain2" | |
7. Mt Brighton2" | |
9. Sundown Mountain1" | |
10. The Highlands1" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area3" | |
3. Vail2" | |
4. Beaver Creek2" | |
5. Keystone2" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
7. Silverton Mountain2" | |
8. Snowmass2" | |
9. Winter Park2" | |
10. Telluride1" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain3" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
6. Mont Tremblant2" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Kirkwood, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood2" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
6. Sugar Bowl0" | |
8. Heavenly- | |
9. Homewood- | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain and Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Ober Mountain2" | |
3. Beech Mountain1" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. June Mountain0" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
3. China Peak0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 |
|---|---|
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 7 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |