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 9 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 9 days, we expect Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 35", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska35" | |
2. Cypress Mountain13" | |
3. Grouse Mountain13" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort13" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park7" | |
7. Mt Bachelor5" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
9. Crystal Mountain4" | |
10. Mt Hood Meadows4" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak17" | |
2. Dodge Ridge12" | |
3. Mammoth Mountain8" | |
4. Mountain High8" | |
5. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts8" | |
7. Mt Shasta Ski Park7" | |
8. Kirkwood7" | |
9. June Mountain6" | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
3. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain, and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain13" | |
2. Grouse Mountain13" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort13" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb5" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort3" | |
8. Revelstoke1" | |
9. Big White Ski Resort1" | |
4. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak17" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain8" | |
3. Mountain High8" | |
4. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts8" | |
5. June Mountain6" | |
6. Bear Mountain3" | |
7. Snow Summit3" | |
8. Snow Valley2" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Holiday Valley Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Titus Mountain7" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
4. Whiteface Mountain5" | |
5. Jiminy Peak4" | |
6. Mad River Glen4" | |
8. Pico Mountain4" | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl4" | |
6. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Bear Valley Mountain Resort and Kirkwood to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Kirkwood7" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe6" | |
4. Homewood6" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
8. Sugar Bowl2" | |
10. Heavenly2" | |
7. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Sundance to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundance8" | |
2. Alta4" | |
3. Brighton Resort4" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort4" | |
6. Snowbird4" | |
8. Brian Head Resort4" | |
9. Eagle Point Resort3" | |
10. Powder Mountain1" | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Mont Tremblant6" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort6" | |
5. Blue Mountain6" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat7" | |
2. Winter Park4" | |
3. Snowmass4" | |
4. Granby Ranch4" | |
5. Keystone3" | |
6. Loveland Ski Area3" | |
7. Arapahoe Basin3" | |
9. Monarch Mountain3" | |
10. Purgatory Resort3" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia7" | |
2. Boyne Mountain6" | |
3. The Highlands4" | |
4. Alpine Valley3" | |
6. Mt Brighton2" | |
7. Hidden Valley2" | |
9. Snow Creek1" | |
10. Paoli Peaks1" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe and Ski Cloudcroft to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe5" | |
2. Ski Cloudcroft5" | |
3. Ski Apache3" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain3" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort3" | |
7. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
12. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl6" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort2" | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |