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 Timberline Lodge and Mt Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 27", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Timberline Lodge27" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows27" | |
3. Mt Bachelor26" | |
4. Crystal Mountain23" | |
5. Bluewood22" | |
6. Hoodoo20" | |
7. White Pass20" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie18" | |
9. Willamette Pass16" | |
10. Mt. Baker15" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort and Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort10" | |
3. Grouse Mountain9" | |
4. Cypress Mountain8" | |
5. Revelstoke5" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort3" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowbird and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird6" | |
2. Powder Mountain6" | |
3. Alta5" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
5. Brighton Resort5" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort2" | |
10. Sundance1" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat8" | |
2. Aspen Highlands4" | |
3. Aspen Mountain4" | |
4. Breckenridge3" | |
5. Winter Park3" | |
6. Keystone3" | |
7. Buttermilk3" | |
8. Snowmass3" | |
9. Ski Cooper3" | |
10. Vail3" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Wildcat Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wildcat Mountain5" | |
2. Sunday River4" | |
5. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
6. Loon Mountain3" | |
8. Cannon Mountain2" | |
10. Bolton Valley2" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant4" | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
7. Blue Mountain1" | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area5" | |
2. Boyne Mountain2" | |
3. The Highlands1" | |
4. Alpine Valley1" | |
5. Mount Bohemia1" | |
6. Mad River1" | |
7. Mt Crescent0" | |
10. Afton Alps0" | |
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 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park4" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
4. Sugar Bowl0" | |
6. Kirkwood0" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
8. Bear Mountain- | |
10. China Peak- | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain2" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
10. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch1" | |
3. Sugar Bowl0" | |
4. Mt Rose0" | |
6. Kirkwood0" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
10. Heavenly- | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 8 days, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June 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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |