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 16", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker16" | |
2. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
3. Stevens Pass12" | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows10" | |
6. Crystal Mountain10" | |
7. Schweitzer9" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie8" | |
10. Timberline Lodge8" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
4. Revelstoke7" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort6" | |
10. Banff Sunshine Village5" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Bolton Valley and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bolton Valley4" | |
2. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
3. Mad River Glen3" | |
4. Cannon Mountain3" | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
7. Sugarbush Resort3" | |
8. Killington3" | |
9. Mount Snow3" | |
10. Loon Mountain3" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl5" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
4. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
5. Homewood2" | |
6. Kirkwood2" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
9. Mt Rose2" | |
10. Heavenly2" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands2" | |
2. Sundown Mountain1" | |
3. Wilmot1" | |
4. Afton Alps1" | |
5. Boyne Mountain1" | |
6. Mount Bohemia1" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
9. Alpine Valley1" | |
10. Mad River1" | |
6. 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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain3" | |
2. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
4. Mont Tremblant1" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne0" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain1" | |
2. Brighton Resort0" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort0" | |
4. Alta0" | |
6. Snowbasin Resort0" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
8. Snowbird0" | |
10. Sundance0" | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain, Ober Mountain, and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Ober Mountain1" | |
3. Beech Mountain1" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 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. Steamboat0" | |
3. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
4. Buttermilk0" | |
6. Snowmass0" | |
7. Telluride0" | |
8. Vail0" | |
9. Winter Park0" | |
10. Aspen Highlands0" | |
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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain0" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
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 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- | |