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. Baker to receive the most snow, with 45", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker45" | |
2. Mt Bachelor42" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows37" | |
4. Timberline Lodge34" | |
5. Hoodoo33" | |
6. Brundage Mountain Resort27" | |
7. Willamette Pass26" | |
8. Stevens Pass24" | |
9. Cypress Mountain23" | |
10. Lookout Pass Ski Area23" | |
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 23", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain23" | |
2. Grouse Mountain20" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb18" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort15" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort14" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort11" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort9" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort8" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain13" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort12" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area12" | |
4. Alta9" | |
5. Brighton Resort9" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
8. Snowbird9" | |
10. Sundance8" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Loveland Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loveland Ski Area11" | |
2. Silverton Mountain10" | |
3. Snowmass10" | |
5. Telluride8" | |
6. Arapahoe Basin8" | |
7. Vail7" | |
8. Beaver Creek7" | |
9. Keystone6" | |
10. Monarch Mountain6" | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Dodge Ridge10" | |
3. Kirkwood9" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe9" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
6. China Peak7" | |
7. Heavenly6" | |
9. Sugar Bowl5" | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park5" | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood9" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe9" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch9" | |
5. Heavenly6" | |
7. Sugar Bowl5" | |
9. Mt Rose4" | |
10. Homewood2" | |
7. 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 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Cannon Mountain6" | |
3. Titus Mountain6" | |
4. Whiteface Mountain5" | |
5. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
6. Wildcat Mountain5" | |
7. Loon Mountain5" | |
8. Sugarbush Resort5" | |
9. Middlebury Snow Bowl5" | |
10. Smugglers' Notch Resort5" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley12" | |
2. Boyne Mountain6" | |
4. The Highlands4" | |
5. Mt Brighton3" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
7. Mount Bohemia3" | |
8. Mad River2" | |
10. Wilmot1" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Blue Mountain7" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne6" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort5" | |
7. Mont Tremblant4" | |
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 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak7" | |
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 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4" | |
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 Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
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- | |