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. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch and Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 56", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch56" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort56" | |
3. Sugar Bowl53" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe47" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe42" | |
7. Kirkwood42" | |
8. Homewood41" | |
9. Mammoth Mountain40" | |
10. June Mountain38" | |
2. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch and Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 56", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch56" | |
2. Boreal Mountain Resort56" | |
3. Sugar Bowl53" | |
4. Sierra-at-Tahoe47" | |
6. Palisades Tahoe42" | |
7. Kirkwood42" | |
8. Homewood41" | |
9. Mt Rose38" | |
10. Heavenly31" | |
3. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park15" | |
2. Bogus Basin14" | |
4. Brundage Mountain Resort14" | |
5. Sun Valley Resort13" | |
6. Willamette Pass10" | |
7. Hoodoo10" | |
8. Mt Bachelor10" | |
10. Timberline Lodge8" | |
4. 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 40", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mammoth Mountain40" | |
2. June Mountain38" | |
3. China Peak16" | |
4. Bear Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
5. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 13", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Powder Mountain13" | |
2. Snowbasin Resort7" | |
3. Deer Valley Resort7" | |
4. Brighton Resort7" | |
5. Alta6" | |
7. Snowbird6" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
10. Sundance2" | |
6. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, Smugglers' Notch Resort, and Cannon Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Bolton Valley5" | |
4. Cannon Mountain5" | |
5. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
6. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
7. Loon Mountain4" | |
8. Killington4" | |
9. Pico Mountain4" | |
10. Titus Mountain3" | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Cypress Mountain to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Cypress Mountain7" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort6" | |
3. Grouse Mountain5" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
7. Revelstoke2" | |
8. Whistler Blackcomb2" | |
10. Big White Ski Resort1" | |
8. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect The Highlands, Afton Alps, Boyne Mountain, and Mount Bohemia to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands3" | |
2. Afton Alps3" | |
3. Boyne Mountain3" | |
4. Mount Bohemia3" | |
5. Terry Peak Ski Area1" | |
7. Mt Brighton1" | |
9. Wilmot1" | |
10. Alpine Valley0" | |
9. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat, Crested Butte Mountain Resort, and Snowmass to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat2" | |
3. Snowmass2" | |
4. Beaver Creek1" | |
6. Breckenridge1" | |
7. Winter Park1" | |
8. Monarch Mountain1" | |
9. Loveland Ski Area0" | |
10. Vail0" | |
10. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Stoneham Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
3. Mont Tremblant1" | |
5. Blue Mountain1" | |
6. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
11. 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. Beech Mountain0" | |
3. Wintergreen0" | |
4. Ober Mountain- | |
12. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 9 days, according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Taos Ski Valley- | |
5. Ski Santa Fe- | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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 Snowbowl- | |