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 24", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows24" | |
2. Mt. Baker18" | |
3. Schweitzer16" | |
4. Mt Spokane15" | |
5. Brundage Mountain Resort15" | |
6. Timberline Lodge13" | |
7. Lookout Pass Ski Area13" | |
8. Silver Mountain12" | |
10. Mt Bachelor10" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort17" | |
3. Holiday Valley Resort10" | |
4. Hidden Valley9" | |
5. Laurel Mountain9" | |
7. Titus Mountain8" | |
10. Bolton Valley6" | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mount Seymour Resort9" | |
3. Grouse Mountain9" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb7" | |
5. Cypress Mountain7" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
7. Big White Ski Resort6" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Keystone to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Keystone8" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area7" | |
3. Snowmass7" | |
5. Silverton Mountain6" | |
6. Beaver Creek6" | |
8. Vail6" | |
9. Steamboat6" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin5" | |
5. 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. Snow Creek8" | |
3. Paoli Peaks8" | |
5. Hidden Valley6" | |
6. Mad River6" | |
7. Mount Bohemia5" | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area4" | |
9. Boyne Mountain4" | |
10. The Highlands2" | |
6. 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 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area13" | |
2. Powder Mountain6" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort5" | |
4. Alta4" | |
5. Brighton Resort4" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
8. Snowbird4" | |
10. Sundance3" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort14" | |
2. Blue Mountain12" | |
4. Mont Tremblant6" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
8. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park6" | |
2. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
3. Dodge Ridge4" | |
5. Heavenly4" | |
6. Kirkwood4" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
9. Sugar Bowl2" | |
10. Homewood2" | |
9. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sierra-at-Tahoe, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, Heavenly, and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
3. Heavenly4" | |
4. Kirkwood4" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch3" | |
7. Sugar Bowl2" | |
8. Homewood2" | |
10. Mt Rose2" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain10" | |
2. Wintergreen3" | |
3. Ober Mountain3" | |
4. Beech Mountain2" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe3" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort2" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain2" | |
5. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft2" | |
7. Ski Apache1" | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect China Peak and June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak2" | |
2. June Mountain2" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain0" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
13. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl1" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |