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 8 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 8 days, we expect Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 40", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker40" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows31" | |
4. Crystal Mountain31" | |
5. Mt Bachelor29" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort28" | |
7. Mission Ridge28" | |
8. Timberline Lodge28" | |
9. Cypress Mountain27" | |
10. Grouse Mountain27" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 34", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mount Seymour Resort28" | |
3. Cypress Mountain27" | |
4. Grouse Mountain27" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb16" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort13" | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort12" | |
8. Revelstoke6" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort5" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta15" | |
2. Brighton Resort15" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort15" | |
5. Snowbird15" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort15" | |
7. Sundance13" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area11" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort10" | |
10. Powder Mountain8" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Eldora Mountain Resort10" | |
2. Steamboat9" | |
3. Beaver Creek9" | |
5. Loveland Ski Area6" | |
6. Keystone5" | |
7. Ski Cooper5" | |
8. Winter Park5" | |
9. Arapahoe Basin5" | |
10. Vail4" | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood14" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe13" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
5. Homewood3" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
7. Heavenly2" | |
9. Sugar Bowl2" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort2" | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak14" | |
2. June Mountain5" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
4. Bear Mountain0" | |
5. Snow Summit0" | |
6. Mountain High- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sugarloaf, Sunday River, Middlebury Snow Bowl, Burke Mountain, Titus Mountain, Ragged Mountain, Sugarbush Resort, Mad River Glen, Mount Sunapee, Gore Mountain, Bretton Woods, Whiteface Mountain, Pico Mountain, Pleasant Mountain, Waterville Valley, Killington, Okemo Mountain Resort, Ascutney Outdoors, and Wildcat Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugarloaf2" | |
2. Sunday River2" | |
3. Middlebury Snow Bowl2" | |
4. Burke Mountain2" | |
5. Titus Mountain2" | |
6. Ragged Mountain2" | |
7. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
8. Mad River Glen2" | |
9. Mount Sunapee2" | |
10. Gore Mountain2" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort5" | |
3. Blue Mountain3" | |
5. Mont Tremblant2" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain3" | |
2. The Highlands3" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
5. Alpine Valley2" | |
6. Mt Brighton2" | |
8. Mad River0" | |
9. Mount Bohemia0" | |
10. Afton Alps0" | |
10. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl1" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 8 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 8 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |