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 38", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort38" | |
2. Sugar Bowl38" | |
4. Kirkwood35" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe35" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch32" | |
7. Heavenly25" | |
8. Homewood23" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe23" | |
10. Northstar California Resort21" | |
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 38", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Boreal Mountain Resort38" | |
2. Sugar Bowl38" | |
4. Kirkwood35" | |
5. Sierra-at-Tahoe35" | |
6. Donner Ski Ranch32" | |
7. Heavenly25" | |
8. Homewood23" | |
9. Palisades Tahoe23" | |
10. Northstar California Resort21" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 24", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain24" | |
2. Cypress Mountain23" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort23" | |
4. Mt. Baker19" | |
5. Stevens Pass16" | |
6. Mt Bachelor15" | |
7. Crystal Mountain14" | |
8. Summit at Snoqualmie13" | |
9. Mt Shasta Ski Park12" | |
10. Hoodoo12" | |
4. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Grouse Mountain to receive the most snow, with 24", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Grouse Mountain24" | |
2. Cypress Mountain23" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort23" | |
4. Whistler Blackcomb9" | |
6. Revelstoke6" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Powder Mountain and Cherry Peak Ski Area to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain13" | |
2. Cherry Peak Ski Area13" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort7" | |
4. Sundance6" | |
5. Snowbasin Resort6" | |
6. Alta3" | |
7. Brighton Resort3" | |
9. Snowbird3" | |
10. Solitude Mountain Resort3" | |
6. 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 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort6" | |
2. Mount Snow5" | |
4. Cannon Mountain5" | |
5. Stratton5" | |
6. Whiteface Mountain5" | |
7. Gore Mountain5" | |
8. Titus Mountain5" | |
9. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
10. Smugglers' Notch Resort4" | |
7. 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 17", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. June Mountain17" | |
2. Mammoth Mountain17" | |
3. China Peak2" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Wolf Creek, Purgatory Resort, Steamboat, and Eldora Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wolf Creek3" | |
2. Purgatory Resort3" | |
3. Steamboat3" | |
5. Winter Park2" | |
6. Telluride2" | |
7. Keystone2" | |
8. Arapahoe Basin2" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area2" | |
10. Silverton Mountain2" | |
9. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mont Tremblant, Blue Mountain, Horseshoe Resort, Stoneham Mountain Resort, and Mount St. Louis Moonstone to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant2" | |
2. Blue Mountain2" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort2" | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
10. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe4" | |
2. Taos Ski Valley3" | |
4. Pajarito Mountain1" | |
5. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
11. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect The Highlands and Boyne Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands3" | |
2. Boyne Mountain3" | |
3. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
4. Mount Bohemia2" | |
6. Mt Brighton1" | |
7. Afton Alps1" | |
8. Wilmot0" | |
9. Alpine Valley0" | |
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, Sunrise Park Resort, and Arizona Snowbowl to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Lemmon Ski Valley1" | |
2. Sunrise Park Resort1" | |
3. Arizona Snowbowl1" | |
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- | |