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 12", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska12" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows10" | |
3. Timberline Lodge10" | |
4. Crystal Mountain10" | |
6. White Pass9" | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park8" | |
8. Mt Bachelor8" | |
9. Willamette Pass8" | |
10. Bluewood8" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 12", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort12" | |
2. Bolton Valley11" | |
3. Loon Mountain10" | |
5. Killington8" | |
6. Wildcat Mountain8" | |
7. Hidden Valley8" | |
8. Cannon Mountain8" | |
10. Sugarloaf7" | |
3. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park8" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
4. Sugar Bowl5" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe5" | |
7. Kirkwood5" | |
8. Homewood5" | |
10. Dodge Ridge4" | |
4. 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 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
2. Palisades Tahoe6" | |
3. Sugar Bowl5" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe5" | |
6. Kirkwood5" | |
7. Homewood5" | |
9. Mt Rose4" | |
10. Heavenly4" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort7" | |
2. Snowbird5" | |
3. Alta5" | |
4. Brighton Resort5" | |
7. Powder Mountain4" | |
8. Deer Valley Resort3" | |
9. Sundance3" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area2" | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Grouse Mountain5" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
4. Cypress Mountain4" | |
5. Fernie Alpine Resort2" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort2" | |
7. Revelstoke2" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort1" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort6" | |
3. Mont Tremblant5" | |
4. Blue Mountain4" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat4" | |
3. Vail3" | |
4. Snowmass3" | |
5. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
6. Beaver Creek2" | |
9. Aspen Highlands2" | |
10. Aspen Mountain2" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alpine Valley5" | |
2. Mt Crescent2" | |
5. Boyne Mountain2" | |
6. Mt Brighton2" | |
7. Mad River2" | |
9. Paoli Peaks1" | |
10. Mount Bohemia1" | |
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 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain6" | |
2. Beech Mountain3" | |
3. Ober Mountain3" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect China Peak, June Mountain, and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak2" | |
2. June Mountain2" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain2" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 8 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe, Pajarito Mountain, Angel Fire Resort, and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
2. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
5. Taos Ski Valley0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |