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 Bachelor to receive the most snow, with 45", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor45" | |
2. Mt. Baker37" | |
3. Hoodoo35" | |
4. Crystal Mountain35" | |
5. Mt Hood Meadows34" | |
6. Mount Seymour Resort29" | |
7. Timberline Lodge29" | |
8. Cypress Mountain28" | |
9. Willamette Pass27" | |
10. Grouse Mountain27" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 29", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort29" | |
2. Cypress Mountain28" | |
3. Grouse Mountain27" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb14" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort11" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort8" | |
9. Revelstoke6" | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort5" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird13" | |
2. Alta11" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort11" | |
4. Brighton Resort11" | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort10" | |
7. Powder Mountain10" | |
8. Sundance10" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area9" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl14" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort11" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park11" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch11" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe11" | |
6. Homewood9" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe9" | |
9. Kirkwood6" | |
10. Dodge Ridge6" | |
5. 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 14", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl14" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort11" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch11" | |
4. Palisades Tahoe11" | |
5. Homewood9" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe9" | |
8. Kirkwood6" | |
10. Mt Rose5" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat10" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area6" | |
3. Winter Park6" | |
4. Vail6" | |
5. Aspen Highlands6" | |
6. Aspen Mountain6" | |
7. Beaver Creek6" | |
8. Keystone6" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin5" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Wildcat Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
2. Loon Mountain2" | |
4. Sugarloaf2" | |
5. Jay Peak Resort2" | |
6. Waterville Valley2" | |
7. Ragged Mountain2" | |
8. Sunday River2" | |
9. Attitash2" | |
10. Pleasant Mountain2" | |
8. 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 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont-Sainte-Anne5" | |
4. Mont Tremblant1" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort0" | |
7. Blue Mountain0" | |
9. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe3" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
6. Ski Apache0" | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
10. 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 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain4" | |
2. China Peak3" | |
3. June Mountain2" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
11. 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 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
2. Afton Alps- | |
3. Alpine Valley- | |
5. Boyne Mountain- | |
6. The Highlands- | |
7. Mad River- | |
8. Mount Bohemia- | |
9. Mt Brighton- | |
10. Mt Crescent- | |
12. 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. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl- | |
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 GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |