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 Hood Meadows to receive the most snow, with 23", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows23" | |
2. Mount Seymour Resort22" | |
3. Grouse Mountain20" | |
4. Hoodoo19" | |
5. Timberline Lodge19" | |
6. Cypress Mountain19" | |
7. Mt Bachelor18" | |
8. Mt. Baker18" | |
9. Stevens Pass17" | |
10. Schweitzer16" | |
2. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mount Seymour Resort to receive the most snow, with 22", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort22" | |
2. Grouse Mountain20" | |
3. Cypress Mountain19" | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort8" | |
8. RED Mountain Resort6" | |
9. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 19", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird19" | |
2. Alta15" | |
3. Brighton Resort13" | |
5. Solitude Mountain Resort11" | |
6. Deer Valley Resort10" | |
7. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
8. Sundance7" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area6" | |
10. Powder Mountain6" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 9", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat9" | |
2. Winter Park5" | |
4. Keystone5" | |
5. Beaver Creek5" | |
6. Vail4" | |
7. Loveland Ski Area4" | |
8. Breckenridge4" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin4" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Jay Peak Resort, Stowe Mountain Resort, Bolton Valley, Smugglers' Notch Resort, and Titus Mountain to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
3. Bolton Valley4" | |
5. Titus Mountain4" | |
6. BigRock Mountain3" | |
7. Wildcat Mountain3" | |
8. Loon Mountain3" | |
9. Cannon Mountain3" | |
10. Mad River Glen3" | |
6. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mt Shasta Ski Park to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park6" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
4. Sugar Bowl4" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
7. Homewood2" | |
8. Kirkwood2" | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
7. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch, Boreal Mountain Resort, Sugar Bowl, and Mt Rose to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
3. Sugar Bowl4" | |
4. Mt Rose4" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
7. Homewood2" | |
8. Kirkwood2" | |
10. Sierra-at-Tahoe1" | |
8. 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. Blue Mountain1" | |
3. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
4. Mont-Sainte-Anne1" | |
9. 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 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area2" | |
2. Boyne Mountain1" | |
3. Alpine Valley1" | |
4. Mt Brighton1" | |
6. The Highlands1" | |
7. Mount Bohemia0" | |
9. Mad River0" | |
10. Afton Alps- | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Ober Mountain to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ober Mountain1" | |
2. Snowshoe Mountain0" | |
3. Beech Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
11. 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 |
|---|---|
1. Ski Apache0" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley- | |
6. Ski Santa Fe- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
12. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 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. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
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- | |