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 Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 55", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor55" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows54" | |
3. Mt. Baker47" | |
4. Cypress Mountain46" | |
5. Hoodoo46" | |
6. Timberline Lodge45" | |
7. Grouse Mountain45" | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort39" | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie35" | |
10. Stevens Pass33" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cypress Mountain to receive the most snow, with 46", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain46" | |
2. Grouse Mountain45" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort39" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb33" | |
5. Whitewater Ski Resort23" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort21" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort13" | |
10. Revelstoke10" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort15" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area14" | |
3. Powder Mountain14" | |
4. Alta11" | |
5. Brighton Resort11" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort11" | |
8. Snowbird11" | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort11" | |
10. Sundance10" | |
4. 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 15", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe15" | |
2. Dodge Ridge14" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
5. Kirkwood11" | |
6. China Peak10" | |
7. Heavenly9" | |
9. Sugar Bowl8" | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park7" | |
5. 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 15", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe15" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
4. Kirkwood11" | |
5. Heavenly9" | |
7. Sugar Bowl8" | |
9. Mt Rose4" | |
10. Homewood4" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Silverton Mountain and Loveland Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Silverton Mountain10" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area10" | |
3. Steamboat9" | |
4. Snowmass9" | |
5. Keystone8" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin7" | |
8. Telluride7" | |
9. Beaver Creek6" | |
10. Monarch Mountain6" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne8" | |
4. Mont Tremblant5" | |
5. Blue Mountain4" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
8. 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 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Cannon Mountain4" | |
3. Whiteface Mountain3" | |
4. Pleasant Mountain3" | |
5. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
6. Loon Mountain3" | |
7. Titus Mountain3" | |
8. Waterville Valley3" | |
10. Cranmore Mountain Resort2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley7" | |
3. Sundown Mountain2" | |
4. Mt Brighton2" | |
5. Boyne Mountain2" | |
6. Mt Crescent1" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
8. Mad River1" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation1" | |
10. 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 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak10" | |
2. June Mountain2" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Beech Mountain2" | |
3. Ober Mountain1" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe2" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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- | |