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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Crystal Mountain to receive the most snow, with 41", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain41" | |
2. Mt. Baker40" | |
4. Mt Bachelor34" | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows26" | |
6. Mission Ridge26" | |
7. Stevens Pass25" | |
8. Timberline Lodge25" | |
9. Hoodoo23" | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb21" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 38", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb21" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort19" | |
4. Grouse Mountain19" | |
5. Cypress Mountain19" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort16" | |
7. Whitewater Ski Resort16" | |
8. Revelstoke8" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort6" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort5" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 28", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood28" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe24" | |
4. Homewood15" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe15" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch12" | |
8. Sugar Bowl2" | |
9. Heavenly2" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort1" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area18" | |
2. Alta13" | |
3. Brighton Resort13" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort13" | |
6. Snowbird13" | |
7. Solitude Mountain Resort13" | |
8. Sundance9" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
10. Powder Mountain8" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sunlight Mountain Resort and Beaver Creek to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sunlight Mountain Resort10" | |
2. Beaver Creek10" | |
3. Steamboat8" | |
4. Snowmass7" | |
5. Silverton Mountain7" | |
7. Telluride6" | |
8. Vail5" | |
9. Aspen Highlands5" | |
10. Aspen Mountain5" | |
6. 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 23", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak23" | |
2. June Mountain9" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain9" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sugarloaf to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugarloaf3" | |
2. Cannon Mountain2" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort2" | |
5. Titus Mountain2" | |
6. Mad River Glen2" | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl2" | |
8. Bolton Valley2" | |
9. BigRock Mountain2" | |
10. Mountain Creek2" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Calabogie Peaks Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Blue Mountain2" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
7. Mont Tremblant2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect The Highlands and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands3" | |
2. Boyne Mountain3" | |
3. Alpine Valley2" | |
4. Mt Brighton2" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
8. Mount Bohemia0" | |
9. Afton Alps0" | |
10. Wilmot0" | |
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 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
2. Ober Mountain1" | |
3. Beech Mountain1" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley, Ski Santa Fe, and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl0" | |