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 Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska21" | |
2. Grouse Mountain7" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort7" | |
4. Cypress Mountain6" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
7. Mt. Baker4" | |
8. Crystal Mountain3" | |
9. Hoodoo3" | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie3" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect June Mountain, China Peak, and Dodge Ridge to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain5" | |
2. China Peak5" | |
3. Dodge Ridge5" | |
4. Snow Valley4" | |
5. Heavenly4" | |
6. Mountain High4" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
9. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts3" | |
10. Bear Mountain3" | |
3. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort and Pajarito Mountain to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort9" | |
2. Pajarito Mountain9" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley7" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe7" | |
6. Ski Apache1" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain7" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort7" | |
3. Cypress Mountain6" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
6. Revelstoke2" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort1" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort1" | |
5. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect June Mountain and China Peak to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain5" | |
2. China Peak5" | |
3. Snow Valley4" | |
4. Mountain High4" | |
5. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
6. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts3" | |
7. Bear Mountain3" | |
8. Snow Summit3" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort6" | |
3. Blue Mountain5" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
6. Mont Tremblant4" | |
7. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Heavenly and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Heavenly4" | |
3. Kirkwood3" | |
4. Mt Rose3" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
6. Homewood2" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe2" | |
10. Sugar Bowl2" | |
8. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Stratton3" | |
3. Mount Snow3" | |
5. Gore Mountain2" | |
7. Whiteface Mountain2" | |
8. Killington2" | |
9. Pico Mountain2" | |
10. Titus Mountain2" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Telluride to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Telluride4" | |
2. Silverton Mountain3" | |
3. Wolf Creek2" | |
5. Monarch Mountain1" | |
6. Purgatory Resort1" | |
7. Beaver Creek1" | |
8. Vail1" | |
9. Steamboat1" | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort1" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Bohemia, Boyne Mountain, and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia2" | |
2. Boyne Mountain2" | |
3. The Highlands2" | |
4. Alpine Valley1" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
8. Terry Peak Ski Area0" | |
9. Afton Alps- | |
10. Mad River- | |
11. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl3" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort2" | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley0" | |
12. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Deer Valley Resort and Sundance to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Deer Valley Resort1" | |
2. Sundance1" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
4. Powder Mountain0" | |
5. Brighton Resort0" | |
6. Snowbird0" | |
7. Alta0" | |
9. Brian Head Resort0" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort0" | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Ober Mountain and Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain1" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |