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 23", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows23" | |
2. Timberline Lodge20" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb19" | |
4. White Pass18" | |
5. Mt Bachelor18" | |
6. Hoodoo17" | |
7. Crystal Mountain17" | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie13" | |
10. Mt. Baker12" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Whistler Blackcomb to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Whistler Blackcomb19" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort7" | |
4. Grouse Mountain6" | |
5. Revelstoke5" | |
6. Cypress Mountain5" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort2" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Bolton Valley, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bolton Valley5" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
6. Cannon Mountain4" | |
7. Sugarloaf4" | |
9. Sunday River4" | |
10. Loon Mountain4" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Boreal Mountain Resort, and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
3. Sugar Bowl4" | |
4. Mt Rose3" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe2" | |
6. Homewood1" | |
7. Kirkwood1" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley3" | |
2. Boyne Mountain2" | |
4. Mount Bohemia1" | |
5. The Highlands1" | |
6. Afton Alps1" | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
9. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Le Massif de Charlevoix, Horseshoe Resort, and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant2" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
6. Blue Mountain1" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Deer Valley Resort, Powder Mountain, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Brighton Resort, Alta, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
2. Powder Mountain1" | |
4. Snowbird1" | |
5. Brighton Resort1" | |
6. Alta1" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
10. Sundance0" | |
8. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 7 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4" | |
2. Wintergreen1" | |
3. Ober Mountain1" | |
4. Beech Mountain1" | |
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" | |
2. Beaver Creek- | |
3. Buttermilk- | |
7. Monarch Mountain- | |
8. Ski Cooper- | |
9. Snowmass- | |
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. Bear Mountain- | |
3. China Peak- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
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- | |