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 12", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska12" | |
2. Mt. Baker9" | |
3. Crystal Mountain6" | |
4. Stevens Pass5" | |
5. Grouse Mountain5" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
7. Mt Bachelor4" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie4" | |
10. Cypress Mountain4" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snow Valley to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Valley7" | |
2. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts5" | |
3. Mountain High5" | |
4. Mt Shasta Ski Park3" | |
5. June Mountain2" | |
6. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
8. Sugar Bowl2" | |
9. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
10. Snow Summit1" | |
3. 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 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain5" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
3. Whistler Blackcomb4" | |
4. Cypress Mountain4" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
6. Revelstoke2" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
4. 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. Titus Mountain3" | |
4. Blue Hills Ski Area3" | |
6. Mount Snow3" | |
7. Laurel Mountain2" | |
8. Wachusett Mountain2" | |
9. Jiminy Peak2" | |
10. Hidden Valley2" | |
5. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snow Valley to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snow Valley7" | |
2. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts5" | |
3. Mountain High5" | |
4. June Mountain2" | |
5. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
6. Snow Summit1" | |
7. Bear Mountain1" | |
8. China Peak0" | |
6. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne, Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Blue Mountain, and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
3. Blue Mountain4" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
5. Mont Tremblant3" | |
7. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe5" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley4" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort4" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain3" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley3" | |
2. Mount Bohemia2" | |
4. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. The Highlands1" | |
6. Mad River1" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
9. Mt Crescent0" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Wolf Creek and Telluride to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wolf Creek3" | |
2. Telluride3" | |
3. Purgatory Resort2" | |
4. Silverton Mountain2" | |
5. Monarch Mountain1" | |
6. Ski Cooper0" | |
7. Snowmass0" | |
8. Buttermilk0" | |
10. Winter Park0" | |
10. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl2" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch2" | |
4. Heavenly1" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe1" | |
6. Mt Rose1" | |
8. Homewood1" | |
9. Kirkwood1" | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
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 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl7" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley0" | |
12. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Brian Head Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brian Head Resort2" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area0" | |
3. Powder Mountain0" | |
4. Eagle Point Resort0" | |
5. Alta- | |
6. Brighton Resort- | |
9. Snowbasin Resort- | |
10. Snowbird- | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |