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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 47", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Boreal Mountain Resort46" | |
3. Sugar Bowl45" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch44" | |
5. Kirkwood37" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe37" | |
7. Mammoth Mountain35" | |
8. June Mountain35" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe33" | |
10. Homewood28" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 47", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Boreal Mountain Resort46" | |
3. Sugar Bowl45" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch44" | |
5. Kirkwood37" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe37" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe33" | |
8. Mt Rose29" | |
9. Homewood28" | |
10. Northstar California Resort27" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park18" | |
2. Sun Valley Resort17" | |
3. Bogus Basin13" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort13" | |
5. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
6. Cypress Mountain10" | |
8. Grouse Mountain8" | |
9. Willamette Pass8" | |
10. Timberline Lodge7" | |
4. 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 35", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain35" | |
2. June Mountain35" | |
3. China Peak18" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort and Wildcat Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Wildcat Mountain6" | |
3. Mount Snow5" | |
4. Stratton5" | |
5. Cannon Mountain5" | |
6. BigRock Mountain5" | |
7. Sugarloaf5" | |
8. Loon Mountain4" | |
9. Jiminy Peak4" | |
10. Bousquet Mountain4" | |
6. 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 12", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort12" | |
2. Cypress Mountain10" | |
4. Grouse Mountain8" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort1" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
2. Powder Mountain6" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
4. Alta4" | |
5. Brighton Resort4" | |
6. Snowbird4" | |
9. Sundance3" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort2" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Calabogie Peaks Resort, and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant4" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
7. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Blue Mountain1" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boyne Mountain and The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boyne Mountain4" | |
2. The Highlands4" | |
3. Mt Brighton2" | |
4. Mount Bohemia2" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
6. Afton Alps1" | |
7. Alpine Valley1" | |
9. Wilmot1" | |
10. Mad River1" | |
10. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Snowmass, Winter Park, Steamboat, Sunlight Mountain Resort, Vail, Breckenridge, and Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Snowmass1" | |
3. Winter Park1" | |
4. Steamboat1" | |
6. Vail1" | |
7. Breckenridge1" | |
9. Keystone0" | |
10. Beaver Creek0" | |
11. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Wintergreen to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wintergreen2" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
12. 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 |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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- | |