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 Bachelor, Timberline Lodge, and Mt Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor20" | |
2. Timberline Lodge20" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows20" | |
4. Hoodoo18" | |
5. White Pass15" | |
6. Willamette Pass15" | |
7. Bluewood14" | |
8. Stevens Pass13" | |
9. Crystal Mountain12" | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie12" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Palisades Tahoe and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Palisades Tahoe9" | |
2. Sugar Bowl9" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe7" | |
6. Mt Rose7" | |
7. Homewood6" | |
9. Kirkwood5" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Palisades Tahoe and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Palisades Tahoe9" | |
2. Sugar Bowl9" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe7" | |
6. Homewood6" | |
8. Kirkwood5" | |
10. Dodge Ridge3" | |
4. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Loon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain8" | |
2. Wildcat Mountain7" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort7" | |
4. Cannon Mountain6" | |
7. Bolton Valley5" | |
8. Mount Snow5" | |
9. Stratton5" | |
10. Sunday River5" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird7" | |
2. Alta6" | |
3. Brighton Resort6" | |
6. Snowbasin Resort5" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
9. Powder Mountain3" | |
10. Sundance1" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Winter Park, Steamboat, and Loveland Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Winter Park5" | |
2. Steamboat5" | |
3. Loveland Ski Area5" | |
4. Keystone4" | |
5. Arapahoe Basin4" | |
6. Breckenridge4" | |
8. Vail4" | |
9. Snowmass3" | |
10. Eldora Mountain Resort3" | |
7. 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 9", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Grouse Mountain4" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
4. Cypress Mountain3" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
8. Revelstoke2" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort1" | |
8. 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 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area7" | |
2. Alpine Valley4" | |
3. Snow Creek3" | |
4. Hidden Valley2" | |
5. Mt Brighton1" | |
6. Mount Bohemia1" | |
7. Mt Crescent1" | |
9. Boyne Mountain1" | |
10. Paoli Peaks1" | |
9. 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 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant6" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
6. Blue Mountain1" | |
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 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain5" | |
2. Beech Mountain2" | |
3. Ober Mountain1" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
2. China Peak1" | |
3. June Mountain1" | |
4. Bear 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 |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
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- | |