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. Mt. Baker21" | |
3. Crystal Mountain20" | |
4. White Pass16" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb15" | |
6. Stevens Pass15" | |
7. Mt Bachelor13" | |
8. Schweitzer12" | |
9. Grouse Mountain11" | |
10. 49 Degrees North10" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch and Palisades Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch13" | |
2. Palisades Tahoe13" | |
3. Sugar Bowl12" | |
4. Boreal Mountain Resort12" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe11" | |
6. Kirkwood11" | |
7. Homewood10" | |
9. Heavenly8" | |
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 Powder Mountain, Snowbird, Alta, Brighton Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Park City Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain5" | |
2. Snowbird5" | |
3. Alta5" | |
4. Brighton Resort5" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
8. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort4" | |
10. Eagle Point Resort3" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Blue Hills Ski Area, Holiday Valley Resort, Mad River Glen, Jiminy Peak, Mount Snow, and Stowe Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Hills Ski Area3" | |
3. Mad River Glen3" | |
4. Jiminy Peak3" | |
5. Mount Snow3" | |
7. Stratton2" | |
8. Bolton Valley2" | |
9. BigRock Mountain2" | |
10. Bousquet Mountain2" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass3" | |
2. Silverton Mountain2" | |
4. Steamboat2" | |
5. Telluride2" | |
6. Beaver Creek2" | |
7. Winter Park2" | |
8. Aspen Highlands2" | |
9. Aspen Mountain2" | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort1" | |
7. 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 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
2. June Mountain5" | |
3. China Peak3" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands4" | |
2. Boyne Mountain3" | |
3. Mt Brighton1" | |
5. Wilmot1" | |
6. Alpine Valley1" | |
7. Mount Bohemia0" | |
8. Afton Alps0" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine0" | |
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 Mountain1" | |
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" | |