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 Dodge Ridge to receive the most snow, with 71", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge71" | |
2. China Peak60" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe59" | |
5. Kirkwood49" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch44" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort27" | |
8. Sugar Bowl27" | |
9. Mammoth Mountain27" | |
10. Homewood25" | |
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 59", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe59" | |
3. Kirkwood49" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch44" | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort27" | |
6. Sugar Bowl27" | |
7. Homewood25" | |
8. Heavenly18" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe18" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort11" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 44", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort44" | |
2. Sun Valley Resort26" | |
3. Mt. Baker25" | |
4. Bogus Basin23" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park19" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
7. Willamette Pass15" | |
8. Grouse Mountain14" | |
9. Bluewood14" | |
10. Hoodoo14" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 24", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain24" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area19" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort19" | |
4. Alta17" | |
5. Brighton Resort17" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort17" | |
8. Snowbird17" | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort17" | |
10. Sundance16" | |
5. 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 60", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak60" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain27" | |
3. June Mountain19" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cannon Mountain11" | |
2. Loon Mountain10" | |
3. Hunter Mountain9" | |
4. Wildcat Mountain9" | |
5. Belleayre Mountain9" | |
6. Mohawk Mountain9" | |
7. Stratton8" | |
8. Mount Snow8" | |
10. Jay Peak Resort8" | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
2. Grouse Mountain14" | |
3. Cypress Mountain11" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort10" | |
7. Revelstoke5" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11" | |
3. Granby Ranch4" | |
4. Buttermilk3" | |
5. Aspen Highlands3" | |
6. Aspen Mountain3" | |
7. Beaver Creek3" | |
9. Snowmass3" | |
10. Eldora Mountain Resort2" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mont Tremblant5" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort5" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
7. Blue Mountain4" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect The Highlands and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands10" | |
2. Boyne Mountain10" | |
3. Mount Bohemia7" | |
4. Afton Alps3" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
6. Alpine Valley1" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
9. Wilmot0" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0" | |
11. 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- | |
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 |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
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- | |