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. 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 29", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort29" | |
2. Sugar Bowl29" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch24" | |
4. Palisades Tahoe16" | |
6. Mt Rose15" | |
7. Homewood13" | |
8. Kirkwood13" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe13" | |
10. Bear Valley Mountain Resort12" | |
2. 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 29", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort29" | |
2. Sugar Bowl29" | |
3. Donner Ski Ranch24" | |
4. Palisades Tahoe16" | |
6. Homewood13" | |
7. Kirkwood13" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe13" | |
10. Heavenly11" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 18", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stevens Pass18" | |
2. Crystal Mountain17" | |
3. Mt. Baker16" | |
4. Summit at Snoqualmie16" | |
5. Mt Bachelor13" | |
6. Grouse Mountain10" | |
7. Mount Seymour Resort10" | |
8. Mt Hood Meadows10" | |
9. Timberline Lodge10" | |
10. White Pass10" | |
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 14", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain14" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area12" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort10" | |
4. Sundance10" | |
5. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
6. Alta7" | |
7. Brighton Resort7" | |
9. Snowbird7" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort7" | |
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 10", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain10" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort10" | |
3. Cypress Mountain9" | |
5. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
6. Revelstoke5" | |
7. Fernie Alpine Resort5" | |
9. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
10. Banff Sunshine Village4" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Stratton, Cannon Mountain, Mount Snow, Gore Mountain, Titus Mountain, Jay Peak Resort, Wildcat Mountain, Berkshire East, Stowe Mountain Resort, and Bolton Valley to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Stratton5" | |
2. Cannon Mountain5" | |
3. Mount Snow5" | |
4. Gore Mountain5" | |
5. Titus Mountain5" | |
6. Jay Peak Resort5" | |
7. Wildcat Mountain5" | |
8. Berkshire East5" | |
10. Bolton Valley5" | |
7. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Wolf Creek, Steamboat, Telluride, Monarch Mountain, and Silverton Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wolf Creek3" | |
2. Steamboat3" | |
3. Telluride3" | |
4. Monarch Mountain3" | |
5. Silverton Mountain3" | |
6. Snowmass2" | |
8. Purgatory Resort2" | |
9. Winter Park2" | |
10. Ski Cooper1" | |
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" | |
4. Blue Mountain2" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
7. Mont Tremblant1" | |
9. 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 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain6" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain6" | |
3. China Peak2" | |
4. Bear Mountain0" | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
10. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect The Highlands, Mount Bohemia, and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands3" | |
2. Mount Bohemia3" | |
3. Boyne Mountain3" | |
4. Wilmot1" | |
5. Afton Alps1" | |
6. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
8. Sundown Mountain1" | |
9. Mt Brighton0" | |
10. Alpine Valley0" | |
11. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, and Taos Ski Valley to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe3" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley3" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort2" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. 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 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley5" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
3. Arizona Snowbowl0" | |
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- | |