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 Sugar Bowl and Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl7" | |
3. Kirkwood6" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
6. Heavenly5" | |
8. Mountain High4" | |
9. Snow Valley4" | |
10. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts4" | |
2. 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 13", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska13" | |
2. Crystal Mountain6" | |
3. Mt. Baker5" | |
4. Mt Bachelor5" | |
5. Grouse Mountain4" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie4" | |
9. Cypress Mountain4" | |
10. Bogus Basin4" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sugar Bowl and Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl7" | |
3. Kirkwood6" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
6. Heavenly5" | |
8. Mt Rose4" | |
9. Homewood4" | |
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 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Titus Mountain3" | |
3. Bolton Valley3" | |
4. Stratton3" | |
5. Mount Snow3" | |
7. Whiteface Mountain3" | |
9. Belleayre Mountain2" | |
10. Killington2" | |
5. 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 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort5" | |
3. Blue Mountain4" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
7. Mont Tremblant1" | |
6. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, Angel Fire Resort, and Pajarito Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Angel Fire Resort5" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain5" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley4" | |
5. Ski Santa Fe4" | |
6. Ski Apache1" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Grouse Mountain, Mount Seymour Resort, Mount Washington Alpine Resort, and Cypress Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain4" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort4" | |
4. Cypress Mountain4" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort1" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort1" | |
10. Revelstoke1" | |
8. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mountain High, Snow Valley, and Mt Baldy Ski Lifts to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mountain High4" | |
2. Snow Valley4" | |
3. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts4" | |
4. June Mountain2" | |
5. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
6. Snow Summit1" | |
7. Bear Mountain1" | |
8. China Peak0" | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain3" | |
2. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
3. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
4. Sundance1" | |
5. Brian Head Resort1" | |
6. Alta1" | |
7. Brighton Resort1" | |
9. Snowbird1" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort1" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia4" | |
2. Boyne Mountain2" | |
3. Alpine Valley2" | |
4. The Highlands2" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
8. Afton Alps0" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0" | |
11. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Telluride, Silverton Mountain, and Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Telluride3" | |
2. Silverton Mountain3" | |
3. Wolf Creek3" | |
4. Purgatory Resort2" | |
5. Monarch Mountain1" | |
6. Steamboat1" | |
7. Powderhorn0" | |
8. Snowmass0" | |
9. Granby Ranch0" | |
10. Aspen Highlands0" | |
12. 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 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl8" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort2" | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley0" | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Beech Mountain and Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain1" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |