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 Pass30" | |
3. Mt Bachelor30" | |
4. Timberline Lodge28" | |
5. Hoodoo28" | |
6. Mt. Baker27" | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort25" | |
8. Cypress Mountain23" | |
9. Grouse Mountain22" | |
10. Stevens Pass21" | |
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 21", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl21" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
3. Homewood17" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe16" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch15" | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park15" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe15" | |
9. Kirkwood10" | |
3. 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 21", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl21" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort17" | |
3. Homewood17" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe16" | |
5. Donner Ski Ranch15" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe15" | |
8. Mt Rose11" | |
9. Kirkwood10" | |
4. 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. Solitude Mountain Resort15" | |
5. Alta15" | |
6. Brighton Resort14" | |
7. Cherry Peak Ski Area12" | |
8. Snowbird11" | |
9. Sundance11" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort8" | |
5. 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 25", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort25" | |
2. Cypress Mountain23" | |
3. Grouse Mountain22" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb13" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
8. Revelstoke5" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort4" | |
10. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
6. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat18" | |
3. Keystone6" | |
4. Silverton Mountain6" | |
5. Monarch Mountain6" | |
6. Breckenridge6" | |
7. Winter Park6" | |
9. Vail5" | |
10. Buttermilk4" | |
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 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. Blue Mountain0" | |
8. Horseshoe Resort- | |
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, Angel Fire Resort, and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
2. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
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" | |