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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mt. Baker to receive the most snow, with 23", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker23" | |
2. Crystal Mountain22" | |
4. White Pass19" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb15" | |
6. Stevens Pass15" | |
7. Mt Bachelor13" | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows13" | |
9. Timberline Lodge12" | |
10. Schweitzer11" | |
2. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb15" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort9" | |
4. Grouse Mountain8" | |
5. Cypress Mountain7" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
9. Revelstoke2" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort2" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch10" | |
2. Sugar Bowl9" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe9" | |
4. Homewood9" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe8" | |
7. Kirkwood8" | |
9. Heavenly6" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
2. Powder Mountain4" | |
4. Snowbird4" | |
6. Snowbasin Resort4" | |
7. Alta4" | |
8. Brighton Resort4" | |
9. Sundance3" | |
10. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mad River Glen and Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mad River Glen4" | |
2. Titus Mountain4" | |
3. Bolton Valley3" | |
7. Middlebury Snow Bowl3" | |
8. Jay Peak Resort3" | |
9. Cannon Mountain3" | |
10. Mountain Creek2" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowmass and Beaver Creek to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowmass3" | |
2. Beaver Creek3" | |
3. Steamboat2" | |
5. Telluride2" | |
6. Silverton Mountain2" | |
7. Buttermilk2" | |
9. Aspen Highlands2" | |
10. Aspen Mountain2" | |
7. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands4" | |
2. Boyne Mountain3" | |
3. Mount Bohemia2" | |
5. Mt Brighton1" | |
6. Alpine Valley1" | |
7. Wilmot0" | |
8. Afton Alps0" | |
10. Mad River0" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount St. Louis Moonstone and Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
4. Mont Tremblant1" | |
5. Blue Mountain1" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
9. 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 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain3" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain3" | |
3. China Peak2" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Beech Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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" | |