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 Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 43", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort43" | |
2. Grouse Mountain41" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows40" | |
4. Timberline Lodge38" | |
5. Hoodoo35" | |
6. Mt. Baker35" | |
7. Mt Bachelor31" | |
8. Cypress Mountain30" | |
9. Sun Valley Resort26" | |
10. Bogus Basin26" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Dodge Ridge to receive the most snow, with 51", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Dodge Ridge51" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe47" | |
4. Kirkwood42" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch33" | |
6. China Peak31" | |
7. Homewood23" | |
8. Mammoth Mountain20" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe20" | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park19" | |
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 47", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe47" | |
3. Kirkwood42" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch33" | |
5. Homewood23" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe20" | |
7. Heavenly16" | |
8. Boreal Mountain Resort15" | |
9. Sugar Bowl15" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort3" | |
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 43", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort43" | |
2. Grouse Mountain41" | |
3. Cypress Mountain30" | |
4. Whitewater Ski Resort17" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb12" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort11" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort10" | |
8. Revelstoke10" | |
10. Banff Sunshine Village7" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 23", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort23" | |
2. Powder Mountain21" | |
3. Sundance18" | |
4. Alta17" | |
5. Brighton Resort17" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort17" | |
8. Snowbird17" | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort17" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area17" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain13" | |
2. Cannon Mountain12" | |
3. Wildcat Mountain11" | |
4. Waterville Valley11" | |
5. Bretton Woods10" | |
6. Jay Peak Resort9" | |
7. Burke Mountain9" | |
8. Middlebury Snow Bowl8" | |
9. Pico Mountain8" | |
10. Killington8" | |
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 31", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak31" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain20" | |
3. June Mountain12" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10" | |
2. Powderhorn7" | |
3. Monarch Mountain6" | |
4. Snowmass6" | |
6. Beaver Creek4" | |
7. Vail4" | |
9. Buttermilk3" | |
10. Aspen Highlands3" | |
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 9", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mont Tremblant7" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne7" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort5" | |
7. Blue Mountain4" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain6" | |
2. The Highlands5" | |
3. Mount Bohemia5" | |
4. Afton Alps5" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Alpine Valley1" | |
9. Wilmot1" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine1" | |
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- | |