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 53", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge53" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe51" | |
3. China Peak50" | |
5. Kirkwood41" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch33" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain23" | |
8. Homewood19" | |
9. Heavenly19" | |
10. Boreal Mountain Resort18" | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 41", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort41" | |
2. Grouse Mountain35" | |
3. Mt. Baker32" | |
4. Cypress Mountain32" | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows32" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie27" | |
7. Schweitzer26" | |
8. Timberline Lodge23" | |
9. Mt Bachelor22" | |
10. Hoodoo21" | |
3. 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 51", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe51" | |
3. Kirkwood41" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch33" | |
5. Homewood19" | |
6. Heavenly19" | |
7. Boreal Mountain Resort18" | |
8. Sugar Bowl18" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe15" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort6" | |
4. 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 41", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort41" | |
2. Grouse Mountain35" | |
3. Cypress Mountain32" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort18" | |
5. RED Mountain Resort13" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort12" | |
9. Revelstoke9" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort8" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sundance to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundance22" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort20" | |
3. Powder Mountain18" | |
4. Alta17" | |
5. Brighton Resort17" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort17" | |
8. Snowbird17" | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort17" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area16" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Wolf Creek, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, and Purgatory Resort to receive the most snow, with 16", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wolf Creek16" | |
3. Purgatory Resort16" | |
4. Powderhorn15" | |
5. Steamboat14" | |
6. Monarch Mountain12" | |
7. Sunlight Mountain Resort12" | |
8. Beaver Creek9" | |
9. Telluride8" | |
10. Loveland Ski Area8" | |
7. 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 50", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak50" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain23" | |
3. June Mountain15" | |
4. Bear Mountain0" | |
5. Snow Summit0" | |
6. Snow Valley0" | |
7. Mountain High- | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Killington and Waterville Valley to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Killington7" | |
2. Waterville Valley7" | |
3. Cannon Mountain6" | |
4. Pico Mountain6" | |
5. Middlebury Snow Bowl6" | |
6. Sugarbush Resort5" | |
7. Ragged Mountain5" | |
8. Stratton5" | |
9. Mount Snow5" | |
10. Loon Mountain5" | |
9. 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 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne7" | |
3. Mont Tremblant6" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
8. Blue Mountain2" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia6" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area5" | |
3. The Highlands4" | |
4. Boyne Mountain4" | |
5. Afton Alps1" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
9. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
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 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
6. Ski Apache0" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl2" | |
2. 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- | |