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 37", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker37" | |
2. Mt Bachelor33" | |
3. Stevens Pass29" | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows26" | |
5. Hoodoo25" | |
6. Summit at Snoqualmie24" | |
7. Silver Mountain23" | |
8. Lookout Pass Ski Area23" | |
9. Timberline Lodge23" | |
10. Cypress Mountain20" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Whitewater Ski Resort, Whistler Blackcomb, and Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain20" | |
2. Whitewater Ski Resort20" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb20" | |
4. Grouse Mountain20" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort17" | |
6. Revelstoke16" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort14" | |
8. Castle Mountain Resort10" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort9" | |
3. 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 12", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Holiday Valley Resort12" | |
2. Cannon Mountain9" | |
3. Jiminy Peak9" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort8" | |
5. Loon Mountain8" | |
6. Wildcat Mountain8" | |
8. Titus Mountain7" | |
9. Pleasant Mountain7" | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl7" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area11" | |
2. Powder Mountain11" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort10" | |
4. Sundance7" | |
5. Alta6" | |
6. Brighton Resort6" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
9. Snowbird6" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort6" | |
5. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Le Massif de Charlevoix11" | |
2. Blue Mountain10" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne10" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort9" | |
6. Mont Tremblant8" | |
6. 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 9", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loveland Ski Area9" | |
3. Keystone7" | |
4. Arapahoe Basin6" | |
5. Steamboat6" | |
6. Vail6" | |
7. Snowmass5" | |
8. Monarch Mountain5" | |
9. Ski Cooper5" | |
10. Beaver Creek4" | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley18" | |
2. Boyne Mountain10" | |
3. The Highlands5" | |
4. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
6. Mount Bohemia3" | |
8. Mt Brighton2" | |
9. Mad River2" | |
10. Paoli Peaks1" | |
8. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe5" | |
4. Kirkwood5" | |
5. Dodge Ridge4" | |
7. Sugar Bowl4" | |
8. Heavenly3" | |
9. Homewood1" | |
10. June Mountain1" | |
9. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch6" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe5" | |
4. Kirkwood5" | |
6. Sugar Bowl4" | |
7. Heavenly3" | |
9. Mt Rose3" | |
10. Homewood1" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain, Ober Mountain, and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4" | |
2. Ober Mountain4" | |
3. Beech Mountain4" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect June Mountain and China Peak to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain1" | |
2. China Peak1" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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 |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
2. Ski Apache0" | |
3. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
5. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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- | |