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 33", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska33" | |
2. Cypress Mountain17" | |
3. Grouse Mountain17" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort17" | |
5. Crystal Mountain10" | |
6. Mt Hood Meadows10" | |
7. Timberline Lodge10" | |
8. Hoodoo8" | |
9. Stevens Pass8" | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb7" | |
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 20", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak20" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain11" | |
3. Dodge Ridge10" | |
4. Mountain High9" | |
5. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts9" | |
6. Kirkwood8" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe7" | |
9. June Mountain6" | |
10. Bear Mountain6" | |
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 17", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain17" | |
2. Grouse Mountain17" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort17" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb7" | |
7. Revelstoke4" | |
8. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
9. Marmot Basin3" | |
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 20", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak20" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain11" | |
3. Mountain High9" | |
4. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts9" | |
5. June Mountain6" | |
6. Bear Mountain6" | |
7. Snow Summit6" | |
8. Snow Valley4" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Purgatory Resort and Wolf Creek to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort8" | |
2. Wolf Creek8" | |
3. Steamboat7" | |
4. Winter Park7" | |
5. Loveland Ski Area7" | |
6. Keystone7" | |
7. Monarch Mountain6" | |
8. Telluride4" | |
9. Snowmass4" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin4" | |
6. 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. Whiteface Mountain6" | |
4. Killington6" | |
5. Pico Mountain5" | |
6. Middlebury Snow Bowl5" | |
7. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
8. Mad River Glen5" | |
9. Cannon Mountain5" | |
10. Belleayre Mountain5" | |
7. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Kirkwood and Bear Valley Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Kirkwood8" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe7" | |
4. Homewood5" | |
5. Heavenly4" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
9. Sugar Bowl2" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort2" | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe13" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort8" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley7" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain7" | |
6. Ski Apache1" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
9. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Sundance, Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, and Solitude Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sundance5" | |
2. Alta5" | |
3. Brighton Resort5" | |
4. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
6. Snowbird5" | |
8. Eagle Point Resort4" | |
9. Brian Head Resort4" | |
10. Powder Mountain1" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
3. Horseshoe Resort7" | |
4. Mont Tremblant5" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
6. Blue Mountain4" | |
11. 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 Mountain4" | |
3. The Highlands4" | |
4. Alpine Valley3" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
8. Sundown Mountain1" | |
10. Afton Alps1" | |
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 Resort3" | |
13. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 9 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Ober Mountain0" | |
3. Beech Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |