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 38 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Crystal Mountain to receive the most snow, with 30", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain30" | |
2. Mt. Baker28" | |
3. White Pass23" | |
4. Mt Bachelor23" | |
5. Stevens Pass23" | |
7. Summit at Snoqualmie21" | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows19" | |
9. Timberline Lodge18" | |
10. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 14", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch14" | |
2. Palisades Tahoe13" | |
3. Boreal Mountain Resort13" | |
4. Sugar Bowl12" | |
5. Homewood11" | |
6. Kirkwood11" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe11" | |
9. Heavenly7" | |
10. Mt Rose5" | |
3. Canadian Rockies
The Canadian Rockies region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 21", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
3. Grouse Mountain16" | |
4. Cypress Mountain14" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb11" | |
6. RED Mountain Resort5" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort3" | |
10. Revelstoke2" | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowbasin Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, Alta, Brighton Resort, and Park City Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
2. Snowbird8" | |
4. Alta8" | |
5. Brighton Resort8" | |
7. Sundance7" | |
8. Deer Valley Resort7" | |
9. Powder Mountain6" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
5. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Silverton Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Silverton Mountain5" | |
2. Steamboat4" | |
3. Telluride3" | |
4. Aspen Highlands3" | |
5. Aspen Mountain3" | |
6. Wolf Creek3" | |
7. Snowmass3" | |
8. Winter Park3" | |
10. Buttermilk2" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, Smugglers' Notch Resort, Mad River Glen, Titus Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Loon Mountain, Bretton Woods, Sugarbush Resort, and Middlebury Snow Bowl to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Bolton Valley2" | |
4. Mad River Glen2" | |
5. Titus Mountain2" | |
6. Cannon Mountain2" | |
7. Loon Mountain2" | |
8. Bretton Woods2" | |
9. Sugarbush Resort2" | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl2" | |
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 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain6" | |
2. China Peak5" | |
3. June Mountain5" | |
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 Horseshoe Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort4" | |
3. Blue Mountain2" | |
5. Mont Tremblant1" | |
8. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mt Brighton, Alpine Valley Ski Area, The Highlands, and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Brighton2" | |
3. The Highlands2" | |
4. Boyne Mountain2" | |
5. Alpine Valley1" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
8. Mount Bohemia0" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Afton Alps- | |
10. 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 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe2" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. 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" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort0" | |
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. Beech Mountain- | |
2. Ober Mountain- | |
4. Wintergreen- | |