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 42", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska42" | |
2. Bluewood6" | |
4. Crystal Mountain4" | |
6. Timberline Lodge3" | |
7. Hoodoo3" | |
9. White Pass3" | |
10. Magic Mountain Resort3" | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird5" | |
2. Alta4" | |
3. Brighton Resort4" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
7. Powder Mountain3" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort2" | |
9. Sundance2" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area1" | |
3. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Smugglers' Notch Resort, and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Bolton Valley4" | |
4. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
6. Cannon Mountain3" | |
7. Titus Mountain3" | |
8. Mad River Glen2" | |
9. Mount Snow2" | |
10. Stratton2" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat6" | |
2. Vail4" | |
3. Silverton Mountain3" | |
4. Beaver Creek3" | |
5. Loveland Ski Area3" | |
6. Aspen Highlands2" | |
7. Aspen Mountain2" | |
10. Monarch Mountain2" | |
5. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area6" | |
2. Boyne Mountain5" | |
3. Mount Bohemia4" | |
4. The Highlands3" | |
5. Alpine Valley2" | |
6. Paoli Peaks2" | |
7. Mt Brighton2" | |
10. Hidden Valley1" | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect SilverStar Mountain Resort, Whistler Blackcomb, and Revelstoke to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
3. Revelstoke2" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort1" | |
8. Big White Ski Resort1" | |
9. Marmot Basin1" | |
10. RED Mountain Resort0" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Horseshoe Resort, Mont Tremblant, and Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
3. Mont Tremblant2" | |
4. Blue Mountain2" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
8. 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 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain3" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain3" | |
3. Ober Mountain2" | |
4. Wintergreen1" | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort and Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Apache0" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
10. 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 Snowbowl0" | |
11. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 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. Sugar Bowl0" | |
5. Heavenly- | |
6. Homewood- | |
7. Kirkwood- | |
9. Palisades Tahoe- | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
12. California
The California region includes 20 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. Sugar Bowl0" | |
3. Bear Mountain- | |
5. China Peak- | |
6. Dodge Ridge- | |
7. Heavenly- | |
8. Homewood- | |
9. June Mountain- | |
10. Kirkwood- | |
13. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |