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. 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 78", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe78" | |
3. Kirkwood73" | |
4. Dodge Ridge64" | |
5. Homewood46" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe45" | |
7. China Peak44" | |
8. Donner Ski Ranch35" | |
9. Mammoth Mountain32" | |
10. June Mountain24" | |
2. 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 78", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe78" | |
3. Kirkwood73" | |
4. Homewood46" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe45" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch35" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort15" | |
8. Sugar Bowl15" | |
9. Heavenly8" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort7" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 35", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain35" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort35" | |
3. Cypress Mountain33" | |
4. Mt Bachelor30" | |
5. Schweitzer25" | |
6. Mt. Baker21" | |
7. Brundage Mountain Resort20" | |
8. Sun Valley Resort18" | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie18" | |
10. Willamette Pass18" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 35", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain35" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort35" | |
3. Cypress Mountain33" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort17" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
6. Big White Ski Resort9" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort9" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort7" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort7" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Killington to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Killington13" | |
2. Sugarbush Resort12" | |
3. Pico Mountain12" | |
4. Cannon Mountain12" | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl11" | |
6. Bolton Valley11" | |
7. Mad River Glen10" | |
8. Whiteface Mountain10" | |
9. Waterville Valley10" | |
10. Stowe Mountain Resort9" | |
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 44", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak44" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain32" | |
3. June Mountain24" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area18" | |
2. Powder Mountain14" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
4. Alta7" | |
5. Brighton Resort7" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort7" | |
8. Snowbird7" | |
10. Sundance6" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont Tremblant5" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
7. Blue Mountain3" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia5" | |
2. Boyne Mountain4" | |
3. The Highlands4" | |
4. Afton Alps0" | |
5. Alpine Valley0" | |
6. Mt Brighton0" | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
10. Mad River- | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Purgatory Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort3" | |
2. Wolf Creek2" | |
3. Silverton Mountain2" | |
4. Telluride2" | |
5. Steamboat2" | |
6. Snowmass0" | |
7. Monarch Mountain0" | |
8. Ski Cooper0" | |
10. Beaver Creek0" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Ski Santa Fe3" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mt Lemmon Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley2" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl1" | |
3. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
13. 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain- | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |