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 38", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor38" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows31" | |
3. Hoodoo30" | |
4. Mt. Baker27" | |
5. Timberline Lodge26" | |
6. Crystal Mountain26" | |
7. Willamette Pass26" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie25" | |
9. Mount Seymour Resort25" | |
10. Cypress Mountain23" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl17" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch15" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort15" | |
4. Mt Shasta Ski Park15" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe14" | |
6. Homewood14" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe13" | |
9. Kirkwood11" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl17" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch15" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort15" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe14" | |
5. Homewood14" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe13" | |
8. Mt Rose11" | |
9. Kirkwood11" | |
4. 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 25", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort25" | |
2. Cypress Mountain23" | |
3. Grouse Mountain22" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
8. Revelstoke5" | |
9. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort3" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain14" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area12" | |
3. Snowbird11" | |
4. Alta11" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort11" | |
7. Sundance11" | |
8. Brighton Resort11" | |
9. Solitude Mountain Resort10" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat14" | |
2. Winter Park6" | |
3. Vail5" | |
5. Silverton Mountain5" | |
6. Beaver Creek4" | |
7. Aspen Highlands4" | |
8. Aspen Mountain4" | |
9. Breckenridge4" | |
10. Loveland Ski Area4" | |
7. 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 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain6" | |
2. China Peak4" | |
3. June Mountain2" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix and Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
3. Mont Tremblant1" | |
5. Blue Mountain0" | |
8. Horseshoe Resort- | |
9. 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. Mount Bohemia1" | |
3. Boyne Mountain0" | |
4. The Highlands0" | |
5. Alpine Valley0" | |
7. Wilmot0" | |
8. Afton Alps- | |
10. Mad River- | |
10. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 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. Attitash0" | |
3. Pleasant Mountain0" | |
4. Waterville Valley0" | |
5. Sunday River0" | |
6. Ragged Mountain0" | |
7. Loon Mountain0" | |
8. Sugarloaf0" | |
9. BigRock Mountain0" | |
10. Crotched0" | |
11. 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 |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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. Ober Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
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- | |