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 32", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Bachelor32" | |
2. Mt Hood Meadows29" | |
3. Hoodoo29" | |
4. Timberline Lodge27" | |
5. Willamette Pass21" | |
6. Mt. Baker21" | |
7. Bluewood20" | |
8. Bogus Basin16" | |
9. Summit at Snoqualmie16" | |
10. Crystal Mountain15" | |
2. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 17", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird17" | |
2. Alta16" | |
3. Brighton Resort14" | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort12" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort11" | |
7. Powder Mountain11" | |
8. Snowbasin Resort11" | |
9. Sundance8" | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area7" | |
3. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Sugar Bowl and Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl11" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort11" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe9" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe8" | |
6. Homewood7" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
8. Kirkwood7" | |
10. Mt Rose5" | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Sugar Bowl and Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Sugar Bowl11" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort11" | |
3. Sierra-at-Tahoe9" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe8" | |
6. Homewood7" | |
7. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
8. Kirkwood7" | |
10. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
5. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain13" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort13" | |
4. Cypress Mountain11" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb8" | |
7. Revelstoke5" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort3" | |
10. Sun Peaks 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 12", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat12" | |
2. Vail7" | |
3. Monarch Mountain7" | |
4. Beaver Creek7" | |
7. Silverton Mountain6" | |
8. Loveland Ski Area6" | |
10. Winter Park5" | |
7. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, and Stowe Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Loon Mountain2" | |
2. Cannon Mountain2" | |
4. Titus Mountain1" | |
5. Wildcat Mountain1" | |
6. Waterville Valley1" | |
7. Jay Peak Resort1" | |
8. Bolton Valley1" | |
9. Sunday River1" | |
10. Sugarloaf1" | |
8. 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 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain5" | |
2. June Mountain2" | |
3. China Peak2" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mont Tremblant to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant3" | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
4. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Blue Mountain0" | |
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. Boyne Mountain0" | |
3. Alpine Valley0" | |
5. Mount Bohemia0" | |
6. The Highlands0" | |
7. Mt Brighton0" | |
8. Mt Crescent0" | |
10. Afton Alps- | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley2" | |
2. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort0" | |
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. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
2. Ober Mountain0" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
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" | |