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 Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 27", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Crystal Mountain22" | |
3. Mt. Baker21" | |
4. White Pass16" | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows16" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb15" | |
7. Stevens Pass15" | |
8. Mt Bachelor13" | |
9. Schweitzer12" | |
10. Grouse Mountain11" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Boreal Mountain Resort, and Palisades Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort13" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe13" | |
4. Sugar Bowl12" | |
5. Homewood11" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe11" | |
7. Kirkwood11" | |
9. Heavenly9" | |
3. 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 27", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb15" | |
3. Grouse Mountain11" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort10" | |
5. Cypress Mountain8" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
9. Revelstoke4" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alta and Brighton Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta6" | |
2. Brighton Resort6" | |
3. Powder Mountain5" | |
4. Snowbird5" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort4" | |
10. Brian Head Resort3" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Beaver Creek to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beaver Creek5" | |
2. Buttermilk3" | |
4. Snowmass3" | |
5. Silverton Mountain2" | |
6. Steamboat2" | |
7. Telluride2" | |
8. Winter Park2" | |
9. Aspen Highlands2" | |
10. Aspen Mountain2" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mad River Glen, Jiminy Peak, and Stowe Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mad River Glen3" | |
2. Jiminy Peak3" | |
4. Stratton2" | |
5. Bolton Valley2" | |
8. BigRock Mountain2" | |
9. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
10. Titus Mountain2" | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain5" | |
2. The Highlands4" | |
3. Alpine Valley1" | |
4. Mt Brighton1" | |
7. Wilmot1" | |
8. Afton Alps0" | |
9. Sundown Mountain0" | |
10. Mount Bohemia0" | |
8. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain6" | |
2. June Mountain6" | |
3. China Peak2" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort3" | |
4. Mont Tremblant2" | |
5. Blue Mountain1" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
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 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
4. Ski Apache0" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl0" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |