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 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 37", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker37" | |
2. Mt Bachelor33" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows30" | |
4. Stevens Pass29" | |
5. Hoodoo29" | |
6. Timberline Lodge25" | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie24" | |
8. Lookout Pass Ski Area24" | |
9. Silver Mountain23" | |
10. Bluewood23" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Whitewater Ski Resort, Whistler Blackcomb, and Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain20" | |
2. Whitewater Ski Resort20" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb20" | |
4. Grouse Mountain20" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort17" | |
6. Revelstoke16" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort14" | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort10" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort10" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort9" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain11" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area10" | |
3. Sundance9" | |
4. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
5. Alta7" | |
6. Brighton Resort7" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort7" | |
9. Snowbird7" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort7" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort12" | |
2. Cannon Mountain9" | |
3. Jiminy Peak9" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort8" | |
5. Loon Mountain8" | |
6. Wildcat Mountain8" | |
7. Titus Mountain7" | |
9. Pleasant Mountain7" | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl7" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Loveland Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loveland Ski Area11" | |
2. Copper Mountain Resort10" | |
3. Steamboat9" | |
4. Vail8" | |
5. Monarch Mountain8" | |
6. Beaver Creek7" | |
7. Keystone7" | |
8. Snowmass7" | |
9. Ski Cooper6" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin6" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Le Massif de Charlevoix11" | |
2. Blue Mountain10" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne10" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort9" | |
6. Mont Tremblant8" | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley18" | |
2. Boyne Mountain8" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area5" | |
4. The Highlands4" | |
6. Mount Bohemia3" | |
7. Mt Brighton2" | |
9. Mad River2" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation1" | |
8. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe7" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
4. Dodge Ridge5" | |
5. Kirkwood5" | |
6. Heavenly4" | |
8. Sugar Bowl4" | |
9. Homewood2" | |
10. China Peak2" | |
9. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe7" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
4. Kirkwood5" | |
5. Heavenly4" | |
7. Sugar Bowl4" | |
9. Mt Rose3" | |
10. Homewood2" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Ober Mountain, Snowshoe Mountain, and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain4" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain4" | |
3. Beech Mountain4" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
11. 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 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak2" | |
2. June Mountain1" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. 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. Ski Apache0" | |
3. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
5. Taos Ski Valley- | |
13. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 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. Arizona Snowbowl- | |