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 Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 72", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows72" | |
2. Timberline Lodge60" | |
3. Mt Bachelor59" | |
4. Cypress Mountain59" | |
5. Crystal Mountain51" | |
6. Grouse Mountain51" | |
7. Mt. Baker51" | |
8. Hoodoo50" | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort49" | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie42" | |
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 59", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain59" | |
2. Grouse Mountain51" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort49" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb21" | |
6. Whitewater Ski Resort18" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort15" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort9" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort9" | |
10. Revelstoke9" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort20" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area18" | |
3. Powder Mountain15" | |
4. Sundance10" | |
5. Alta9" | |
6. Brighton Resort9" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
9. Snowbird9" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort9" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Beaver Creek and Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek12" | |
2. Snowmass12" | |
3. Sunlight Mountain Resort11" | |
4. Silverton Mountain10" | |
5. Steamboat10" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area10" | |
8. Keystone9" | |
9. Vail9" | |
10. Telluride8" | |
5. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe13" | |
2. Dodge Ridge12" | |
4. Kirkwood11" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
6. China Peak6" | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park5" | |
8. Homewood4" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
10. Heavenly3" | |
6. 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 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe13" | |
3. Kirkwood11" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
5. Homewood4" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
7. Heavenly3" | |
9. Sugar Bowl3" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Pleasant Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Pleasant Mountain6" | |
3. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
4. Loon Mountain4" | |
5. BigRock Mountain4" | |
6. Sunday River4" | |
7. Sugarloaf3" | |
8. Burke Mountain3" | |
9. Whiteface Mountain3" | |
10. Attitash3" | |
8. 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 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne6" | |
4. Mont Tremblant2" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
7. Blue Mountain0" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain4" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
3. The Highlands3" | |
4. Alpine Valley3" | |
5. Sundown Mountain2" | |
6. Mount Bohemia1" | |
9. Mt Brighton1" | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area1" | |
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 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak6" | |
2. June Mountain3" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Beech Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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 Snowbowl0" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |