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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect China Peak to receive the most snow, with 61", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak61" | |
2. Kirkwood59" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe59" | |
5. Dodge Ridge56" | |
6. Mammoth Mountain55" | |
7. Homewood31" | |
8. Palisades Tahoe31" | |
9. June Mountain23" | |
10. Mt Shasta Ski Park21" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Kirkwood, Bear Valley Mountain Resort, and Sierra-at-Tahoe to receive the most snow, with 59", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Kirkwood59" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe59" | |
4. Homewood31" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe31" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch21" | |
8. Sugar Bowl4" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Brundage Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 31", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Brundage Mountain Resort31" | |
2. Cypress Mountain27" | |
3. Grouse Mountain27" | |
4. Mount Seymour Resort27" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park21" | |
6. Sun Valley Resort19" | |
7. Mt Bachelor14" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb14" | |
9. Mt Hood Meadows13" | |
10. Timberline Lodge13" | |
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 61", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. China Peak61" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain55" | |
3. June Mountain23" | |
4. Snow Valley4" | |
5. Bear Mountain3" | |
6. Snow Summit3" | |
7. Mountain High3" | |
8. Mt Baldy Ski Lifts3" | |
5. 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 27", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain27" | |
2. Grouse Mountain27" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort27" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb14" | |
7. Revelstoke6" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Titus Mountain9" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort7" | |
4. Middlebury Snow Bowl6" | |
6. Mad River Glen6" | |
8. Bretton Woods5" | |
9. Sugarbush Resort4" | |
10. Pico Mountain4" | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mont-Sainte-Anne to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne8" | |
3. Mont Tremblant5" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort5" | |
6. Blue Mountain4" | |
8. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area3" | |
2. Powder Mountain3" | |
3. Alta2" | |
4. Brighton Resort2" | |
5. Deer Valley Resort2" | |
7. Snowbird2" | |
9. Sundance1" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia6" | |
2. The Highlands4" | |
3. Boyne Mountain4" | |
4. Alpine Valley3" | |
6. Mt Brighton0" | |
8. Afton Alps0" | |
9. Paoli Peaks0" | |
10. Seven Oaks Recreation0" | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Angel Fire Resort5" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley4" | |
3. Pajarito Mountain2" | |
4. Ski Santa Fe2" | |
6. Ski Apache0" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft0" | |
11. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Purgatory Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Purgatory Resort3" | |
2. Wolf Creek1" | |
3. Telluride1" | |
4. Winter Park0" | |
5. Keystone0" | |
6. Silverton Mountain0" | |
7. Monarch Mountain0" | |
9. Snowmass0" | |
10. Ski Cooper0" | |
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 3", according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl3" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort2" | |
3. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley0" | |
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. Beech Mountain0" | |
2. Wintergreen0" | |
3. Ober Mountain- | |