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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Dodge Ridge and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 53", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge53" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe53" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch50" | |
5. Kirkwood47" | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park46" | |
7. China Peak42" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain38" | |
9. Boreal Mountain Resort29" | |
10. Sugar Bowl29" | |
2. 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 53", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe53" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch50" | |
4. Kirkwood47" | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort29" | |
6. Sugar Bowl29" | |
7. Homewood22" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe18" | |
9. Heavenly13" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort10" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 46", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park46" | |
2. Brundage Mountain Resort29" | |
3. Timberline Lodge28" | |
4. Sun Valley Resort27" | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows26" | |
6. Hoodoo26" | |
7. Mt Bachelor23" | |
8. Crystal Mountain17" | |
9. Bluewood17" | |
10. Pomerelle Mountain Resort16" | |
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 19", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort19" | |
2. Powder Mountain17" | |
3. Alta13" | |
4. Brighton Resort13" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort13" | |
7. Snowbird13" | |
8. Solitude Mountain Resort13" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area13" | |
10. Sundance13" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain15" | |
2. Loon Mountain14" | |
3. Wildcat Mountain13" | |
4. Bretton Woods13" | |
5. Burke Mountain12" | |
6. Jay Peak Resort11" | |
7. Smugglers' Notch Resort11" | |
8. Mad River Glen11" | |
9. Middlebury Snow Bowl11" | |
10. Sugarbush Resort10" | |
6. 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 42", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak42" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain38" | |
3. June Mountain17" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
2. Grouse Mountain15" | |
3. Cypress Mountain12" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
8. Revelstoke5" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort7" | |
2. Blue Mountain6" | |
5. Mont Tremblant5" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat5" | |
3. Monarch Mountain3" | |
4. Vail3" | |
5. Arapahoe Basin3" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area3" | |
7. Beaver Creek2" | |
9. Ski Cooper2" | |
10. Snowmass2" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain6" | |
2. The Highlands4" | |
3. Mount Bohemia4" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
5. Afton Alps3" | |
7. Alpine Valley2" | |
8. Mt Brighton2" | |
9. Wilmot2" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine1" | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. 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- | |
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. Arizona Snowbowl- | |