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 Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort22" | |
2. Grouse Mountain20" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows20" | |
4. Cypress Mountain19" | |
5. Mt Bachelor19" | |
6. Mt. Baker18" | |
7. Timberline Lodge18" | |
8. Stevens Pass17" | |
9. Schweitzer16" | |
10. Hoodoo15" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort22" | |
2. Grouse Mountain20" | |
3. Cypress Mountain19" | |
7. Revelstoke6" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowbird and Alta to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird11" | |
2. Alta11" | |
3. Brighton Resort10" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort8" | |
7. Snowbasin Resort6" | |
8. Powder Mountain5" | |
9. Sundance4" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
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. Winter Park5" | |
4. Loveland Ski Area5" | |
5. Keystone5" | |
6. Breckenridge4" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin4" | |
9. Vail3" | |
10. Beaver Creek3" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Mount Snow, Stratton, Bolton Valley, Smugglers' Notch Resort, and Killington to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
2. Mount Snow4" | |
3. Stratton4" | |
4. Bolton Valley4" | |
6. Killington4" | |
8. BigRock Mountain3" | |
10. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
6. 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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park6" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
4. Palisades Tahoe2" | |
6. Sugar Bowl1" | |
7. Homewood0" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
9. Bear Mountain- | |
7. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Donner Ski Ranch, and Mt Rose to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
3. Mt Rose4" | |
4. Palisades Tahoe2" | |
6. Sugar Bowl1" | |
8. Homewood0" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area and Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
2. Alpine Valley3" | |
3. Mt Brighton2" | |
4. Mount Bohemia1" | |
6. The Highlands0" | |
8. Boyne Mountain0" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Afton Alps- | |
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 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant3" | |
2. Blue Mountain1" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
4. 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 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Ober Mountain1" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
11. 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" | |
2. Ski Apache0" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Santa Fe- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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- | |
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- | |