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 Mt Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 34", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor34" | |
2. Timberline Lodge27" | |
3. Hoodoo26" | |
4. Mt Hood Meadows24" | |
5. Willamette Pass21" | |
6. Mt. Baker21" | |
7. Silver Mountain17" | |
8. Crystal Mountain17" | |
9. Bogus Basin16" | |
10. Summit at Snoqualmie16" | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird17" | |
2. Alta13" | |
3. Solitude Mountain Resort12" | |
4. Brighton Resort11" | |
5. Snowbasin Resort11" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort9" | |
8. Sundance8" | |
9. Powder Mountain8" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort13" | |
2. Sugar Bowl11" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe10" | |
4. Homewood9" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe9" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
9. Kirkwood6" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort5" | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort13" | |
2. Sugar Bowl11" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe10" | |
4. Homewood9" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe9" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
9. Kirkwood6" | |
10. Heavenly5" | |
5. 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 13", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain13" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort13" | |
4. Cypress Mountain11" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
8. Revelstoke5" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort3" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat12" | |
2. Vail7" | |
3. Silverton Mountain6" | |
5. Winter Park5" | |
6. Snowmass5" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area5" | |
8. Aspen Highlands5" | |
9. Aspen Mountain5" | |
10. Keystone4" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort, Bousquet Mountain, Ski Butternut, Mount Snow, BigRock Mountain, Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Stowe Mountain Resort, and Catamount Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Bousquet Mountain2" | |
3. Ski Butternut2" | |
4. Mount Snow2" | |
5. BigRock Mountain2" | |
6. Loon Mountain2" | |
7. Cannon Mountain2" | |
10. Titus Mountain1" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant3" | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Blue Mountain0" | |
9. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
2. China Peak2" | |
3. June Mountain2" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. 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 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
2. Alpine Valley1" | |
3. The Highlands1" | |
4. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. Mt Crescent0" | |
6. Mad River0" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
10. Mount Bohemia0" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
2. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Ober Mountain and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain1" | |
2. Beech Mountain1" | |
3. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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- | |