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. Baker and Stevens Pass to receive the most snow, with 15", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt. Baker15" | |
2. Stevens Pass15" | |
3. Crystal Mountain12" | |
4. Silver Mountain11" | |
5. Mt Spokane10" | |
6. Mt Shasta Ski Park9" | |
7. Mt Bachelor9" | |
9. White Pass9" | |
10. Lookout Pass Ski Area9" | |
2. 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 11", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Jay Peak Resort11" | |
3. Bolton Valley8" | |
5. Sugarloaf7" | |
8. Mount Snow6" | |
9. Loon Mountain6" | |
10. Killington6" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowbird to receive the most snow, with 10", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird10" | |
2. Alta9" | |
3. Snowbasin Resort9" | |
5. Brighton Resort7" | |
7. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
8. Sundance5" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area5" | |
10. Powder Mountain4" | |
4. 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 9", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Shasta Ski Park9" | |
2. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
4. Sugar Bowl6" | |
5. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
7. Sierra-at-Tahoe3" | |
8. Homewood3" | |
9. Kirkwood3" | |
10. Dodge Ridge3" | |
5. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Donner Ski Ranch to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Donner Ski Ranch7" | |
3. Sugar Bowl6" | |
4. Palisades Tahoe4" | |
6. Sierra-at-Tahoe3" | |
7. Homewood3" | |
8. Kirkwood3" | |
9. Heavenly2" | |
6. 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 11", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Horseshoe Resort11" | |
4. Mont Tremblant4" | |
5. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
6. Blue Mountain3" | |
7. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Mount Washington Alpine Resort to receive the most snow, with 7", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
3. Mount Seymour Resort5" | |
4. Grouse Mountain4" | |
5. Cypress Mountain3" | |
6. Revelstoke3" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort3" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort3" | |
9. Sun Peaks Resort2" | |
10. Whitewater Ski Resort2" | |
8. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Winter Park to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Winter Park5" | |
2. Loveland Ski Area4" | |
3. Vail4" | |
4. Keystone4" | |
5. Beaver Creek4" | |
6. Steamboat4" | |
8. Breckenridge4" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Hidden Valley to receive the most snow, with 6", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Hidden Valley6" | |
2. Alpine Valley5" | |
3. Snow Creek3" | |
5. Boyne Mountain3" | |
7. Mt Crescent2" | |
8. Mad River2" | |
9. Paoli Peaks2" | |
10. Sundown Mountain1" | |
10. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain5" | |
2. Beech Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain0" | |
4. Wintergreen0" | |
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, Taos Ski Valley, and Angel Fire Resort to receive the most snow, with 1", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Ski Santa Fe1" | |
3. Taos Ski Valley1" | |
4. Angel Fire Resort1" | |
5. Pajarito Mountain0" | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
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. China Peak0" | |
4. Bear 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- | |