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 Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 26", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows26" | |
2. Mt. Baker23" | |
4. Timberline Lodge20" | |
5. Mt Bachelor18" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb15" | |
7. Stevens Pass15" | |
8. Hoodoo15" | |
9. White Pass12" | |
10. Willamette Pass11" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb15" | |
3. Whitewater Ski Resort10" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort9" | |
5. Grouse Mountain9" | |
6. Cypress Mountain9" | |
7. Revelstoke8" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort7" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort5" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Cannon Mountain and Stowe Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain6" | |
3. Bolton Valley5" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
5. Loon Mountain5" | |
7. Wildcat Mountain5" | |
8. Mad River Glen5" | |
9. Pleasant Mountain4" | |
10. Bretton Woods4" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Homewood4" | |
3. Sugar Bowl4" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
7. Kirkwood2" | |
8. Heavenly2" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe2" | |
10. Mt Rose2" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Afton Alps and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Afton Alps3" | |
2. Mount Bohemia3" | |
3. Sundown Mountain2" | |
4. Boyne Mountain2" | |
5. The Highlands2" | |
6. Alpine Valley1" | |
7. Wilmot1" | |
8. Mad River1" | |
10. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant2" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
7. Blue Mountain1" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Alta and Brighton Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta3" | |
2. Brighton Resort3" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
5. Powder Mountain0" | |
6. Snowbird0" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort- | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Beaver Creek, Loveland Ski Area, and Copper Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek1" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area1" | |
4. Buttermilk0" | |
6. Monarch Mountain- | |
7. Ski Cooper- | |
8. Snowmass- | |
9. Steamboat- | |
9. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain and China Peak to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
2. China Peak1" | |
3. June Mountain0" | |
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 Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain1" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
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 GFS 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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |