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 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mt Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 63", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows63" | |
2. Mt Bachelor56" | |
3. Timberline Lodge54" | |
4. Cypress Mountain52" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort51" | |
6. Grouse Mountain51" | |
7. Hoodoo48" | |
8. Mt. Baker39" | |
9. Willamette Pass35" | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie33" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Cypress Mountain to receive the most snow, with 52", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain52" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort51" | |
3. Grouse Mountain51" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort20" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort13" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort11" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort9" | |
10. Revelstoke9" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Dodge Ridge to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge18" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe16" | |
4. Kirkwood13" | |
5. China Peak12" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch12" | |
7. Heavenly8" | |
9. Sugar Bowl7" | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park7" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort13" | |
2. Powder Mountain12" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area11" | |
4. Alta9" | |
5. Brighton Resort9" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
8. Snowbird9" | |
10. Sundance8" | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe16" | |
3. Kirkwood13" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch12" | |
5. Heavenly8" | |
7. Sugar Bowl7" | |
9. Mt Rose4" | |
10. Homewood4" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Loveland Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loveland Ski Area10" | |
2. Arapahoe Basin9" | |
3. Silverton Mountain8" | |
4. Snowmass8" | |
5. Keystone8" | |
6. Beaver Creek8" | |
8. Steamboat7" | |
9. Vail7" | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort6" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Attitash and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Attitash4" | |
2. Waterville Valley4" | |
4. Pleasant Mountain3" | |
5. Whiteface Mountain3" | |
6. Cannon Mountain2" | |
7. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl2" | |
9. Wildcat Mountain2" | |
10. Loon Mountain2" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area5" | |
2. Boyne Mountain3" | |
3. The Highlands2" | |
4. Mt Crescent2" | |
5. Alpine Valley1" | |
6. Mount Bohemia1" | |
8. Snow Creek1" | |
10. Paoli Peaks0" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne, Le Massif de Charlevoix, and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
4. Mont Tremblant2" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
8. Blue Mountain0" | |
10. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak12" | |
2. June Mountain3" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe2" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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 Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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 7 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |