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 67", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood63" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe63" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch50" | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort48" | |
6. Sugar Bowl48" | |
7. Heavenly48" | |
8. Homewood45" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe43" | |
10. June Mountain39" | |
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 67", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood63" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe63" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch50" | |
5. Boreal Mountain Resort48" | |
6. Sugar Bowl48" | |
7. Heavenly48" | |
8. Homewood45" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe43" | |
10. Northstar California Resort31" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain20" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort19" | |
3. Mt Hood Meadows19" | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie17" | |
5. Mt. Baker17" | |
6. Stevens Pass17" | |
7. Cypress Mountain17" | |
8. Timberline Lodge17" | |
9. Mt Bachelor16" | |
10. Crystal Mountain16" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain20" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort15" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort14" | |
4. Cherry Peak Ski Area14" | |
5. Sundance12" | |
6. Alta9" | |
7. Brighton Resort9" | |
9. Snowbird9" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort9" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 20", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain20" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort19" | |
3. Cypress Mountain17" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
5. Revelstoke7" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort4" | |
6. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 39", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain39" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain39" | |
3. China Peak10" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Mount Snow, and Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
2. Mount Snow6" | |
3. Cannon Mountain6" | |
4. Loon Mountain5" | |
5. Waterville Valley5" | |
6. Stratton5" | |
8. Wildcat Mountain5" | |
9. Jiminy Peak5" | |
10. Gore Mountain5" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 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. Telluride3" | |
4. Wolf Creek3" | |
5. Snowmass2" | |
6. Purgatory Resort2" | |
7. Silverton Mountain1" | |
8. Beaver Creek1" | |
9. Monarch Mountain1" | |
10. Sunlight Mountain Resort1" | |
9. 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 Resort2" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mont Tremblant and Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant3" | |
3. Mont-Sainte-Anne2" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
7. Blue Mountain1" | |
11. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands3" | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
3. Boyne Mountain2" | |
4. Mount Bohemia2" | |
5. Afton Alps2" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Alpine Valley1" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mt Lemmon Ski Valley and Sunrise Park Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley1" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
3. Arizona Snowbowl0" | |
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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |