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 Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 62", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood59" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe59" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch47" | |
5. Heavenly45" | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort45" | |
7. Sugar Bowl45" | |
8. Homewood42" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe40" | |
10. June Mountain35" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 62", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood59" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe59" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch47" | |
5. Heavenly45" | |
6. Boreal Mountain Resort45" | |
7. Sugar Bowl45" | |
8. Homewood42" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe40" | |
10. Northstar California Resort29" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain20" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort19" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows19" | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie17" | |
5. Mt. Baker17" | |
6. Stevens Pass17" | |
7. Cypress Mountain17" | |
8. Timberline Lodge17" | |
9. Mt Bachelor16" | |
10. Crystal Mountain16" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain20" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort14" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area14" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort13" | |
5. Sundance11" | |
6. Alta8" | |
7. Brighton Resort8" | |
9. Snowbird8" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort8" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain20" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort19" | |
3. Cypress Mountain17" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
5. Revelstoke7" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort4" | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 35", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain35" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain35" | |
3. China Peak6" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort and Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
2. Cannon Mountain6" | |
3. Mount Snow5" | |
4. Loon Mountain5" | |
5. Waterville Valley5" | |
7. Stratton5" | |
8. Wildcat Mountain5" | |
9. Jiminy Peak5" | |
10. Gore Mountain5" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat8" | |
3. Telluride2" | |
4. Wolf Creek2" | |
5. Snowmass2" | |
6. Purgatory Resort1" | |
7. Beaver Creek1" | |
8. Monarch Mountain1" | |
9. Ski Cooper0" | |
10. Silverton Mountain0" | |
9. 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 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe5" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley4" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort2" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant3" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
7. Blue Mountain1" | |
11. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands3" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
4. Boyne Mountain2" | |
5. Afton Alps1" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0" | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mt Lemmon Ski Valley and Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley1" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
3. Arizona Snowbowl0" | |
13. 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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |