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 Crystal Mountain to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Crystal Mountain19" | |
2. Mt. Baker17" | |
3. Mt Bachelor16" | |
4. Hoodoo14" | |
5. Stevens Pass13" | |
6. White Pass12" | |
7. Grouse Mountain11" | |
8. Mount Seymour Resort11" | |
9. Cypress Mountain10" | |
10. Willamette Pass10" | |
2. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Bolton Valley and Smugglers' Notch Resort to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bolton Valley10" | |
2. Smugglers' Notch Resort10" | |
3. Mad River Glen9" | |
4. Titus Mountain9" | |
5. Jay Peak Resort8" | |
6. Whiteface Mountain7" | |
7. Cannon Mountain7" | |
8. Loon Mountain7" | |
9. Wildcat Mountain7" | |
10. Middlebury Snow Bowl7" | |
3. 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 11", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain11" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort11" | |
3. Cypress Mountain10" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb7" | |
6. Revelstoke5" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort4" | |
4. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl9" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park6" | |
4. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
5. Kirkwood4" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
7. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
10. Homewood2" | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort and Sugar Bowl to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Sugar Bowl9" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch5" | |
4. Kirkwood4" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe4" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
9. Homewood2" | |
10. Heavenly2" | |
6. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Cherry Peak Ski Area and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cherry Peak Ski Area7" | |
2. Powder Mountain7" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort5" | |
4. Sundance4" | |
5. Alta3" | |
6. Brighton Resort3" | |
8. Snowbird3" | |
10. Snowbasin Resort1" | |
7. 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 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort6" | |
2. Blue Mountain5" | |
5. Mont Tremblant2" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Telluride to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Telluride5" | |
2. Silverton Mountain4" | |
3. Purgatory Resort3" | |
4. Wolf Creek2" | |
5. Monarch Mountain1" | |
6. Ski Cooper1" | |
7. Winter Park1" | |
9. Vail1" | |
10. Eldora Mountain Resort1" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Bohemia3" | |
2. Mt Brighton2" | |
3. The Highlands2" | |
4. Boyne Mountain1" | |
5. Sundown Mountain1" | |
6. Wilmot1" | |
7. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
9. Alpine Valley0" | |
10. Afton Alps0" | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley3" | |
3. Ski Santa Fe2" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mt Lemmon Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley3" | |
2. Arizona Snowbowl2" | |
3. Sunrise Park Resort2" | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect June Mountain and Mammoth Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain1" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain1" | |
3. Bear Mountain0" | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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- | |