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 Mt Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 32", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows32" | |
2. Willamette Pass31" | |
3. Mt Bachelor30" | |
4. Hoodoo28" | |
5. Timberline Lodge28" | |
6. Mt. Baker24" | |
7. Bogus Basin19" | |
8. Crystal Mountain17" | |
10. White Pass17" | |
2. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl19" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch16" | |
4. Homewood16" | |
5. Mt Shasta Ski Park15" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe15" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe14" | |
9. Kirkwood10" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain18" | |
2. Deer Valley Resort15" | |
3. Snowbird15" | |
4. Alta15" | |
5. Brighton Resort14" | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort14" | |
8. Cherry Peak Ski Area13" | |
9. Snowbasin Resort12" | |
10. Sundance11" | |
4. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl19" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch16" | |
4. Homewood16" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe15" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe14" | |
8. Mt Rose11" | |
9. Kirkwood10" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mount Seymour Resort15" | |
3. Cypress Mountain15" | |
4. Grouse Mountain15" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
8. Revelstoke5" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat17" | |
3. Winter Park6" | |
5. Snowmass6" | |
6. Keystone6" | |
7. Monarch Mountain6" | |
8. Loveland Ski Area6" | |
9. Breckenridge6" | |
10. Silverton Mountain6" | |
7. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain7" | |
2. China Peak5" | |
3. June Mountain3" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Le Massif de Charlevoix to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne3" | |
3. Mont Tremblant1" | |
5. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
7. Blue Mountain0" | |
9. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort2" | |
2. Loon Mountain1" | |
3. Cannon Mountain1" | |
4. Wildcat Mountain1" | |
5. Attitash1" | |
6. BigRock Mountain1" | |
10. Bolton Valley1" | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
2. Mount Bohemia1" | |
3. Sundown Mountain1" | |
4. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. Mt Crescent1" | |
6. The Highlands0" | |
7. Wilmot0" | |
9. Afton Alps- | |
10. Alpine Valley- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
3. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain0" | |
2. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Wintergreen0" | |
4. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
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 9 days, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl0" | |