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 and Timberline Lodge to receive the most snow, with 29", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mt Hood Meadows29" | |
2. Timberline Lodge29" | |
3. Mt Bachelor27" | |
4. Mt. Baker21" | |
5. Summit at Snoqualmie21" | |
6. Stevens Pass20" | |
7. Willamette Pass19" | |
8. Hoodoo19" | |
9. White Pass19" | |
10. Crystal Mountain17" | |
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 16", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mount Seymour Resort16" | |
2. Grouse Mountain15" | |
3. Cypress Mountain14" | |
5. Revelstoke7" | |
6. Whistler Blackcomb6" | |
7. RED Mountain Resort4" | |
8. Fernie Alpine Resort4" | |
10. Castle Mountain Resort3" | |
3. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Snowbird and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 8", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowbird8" | |
2. Powder Mountain8" | |
3. Alta7" | |
4. Brighton Resort7" | |
6. Snowbasin Resort6" | |
8. Deer Valley Resort6" | |
9. Cherry Peak Ski Area4" | |
10. Sundance3" | |
4. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 22 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 11", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat11" | |
3. Winter Park5" | |
4. Breckenridge5" | |
5. Loveland Ski Area4" | |
7. Keystone4" | |
8. Vail4" | |
9. Ski Cooper3" | |
10. Arapahoe Basin3" | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Wildcat Mountain, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, and Jay Peak Resort to receive the most snow, with 4", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Wildcat Mountain4" | |
3. Jay Peak Resort4" | |
4. Loon Mountain3" | |
5. Titus Mountain3" | |
7. Bolton Valley3" | |
9. Cannon Mountain3" | |
10. Whiteface Mountain3" | |
6. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
3. Mt Shasta Ski Park3" | |
4. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
5. Sugar Bowl2" | |
7. Homewood1" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
9. Heavenly0" | |
10. Kirkwood0" | |
7. 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 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Mont Tremblant5" | |
2. Mont-Sainte-Anne4" | |
6. Horseshoe Resort1" | |
8. Blue Mountain0" | |
8. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Boreal Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 5", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
2. Donner Ski Ranch4" | |
3. Palisades Tahoe3" | |
4. Sugar Bowl2" | |
6. Homewood1" | |
7. Mt Rose0" | |
8. Sierra-at-Tahoe0" | |
9. Heavenly0" | |
10. Diamond Peak Ski Resort0" | |
9. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 9 days, we expect Terry Peak Ski Area and Alpine Valley to receive the most snow, with 3", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Terry Peak Ski Area3" | |
2. Alpine Valley3" | |
3. Boyne Mountain1" | |
4. Mount Bohemia1" | |
5. Mad River1" | |
6. The Highlands1" | |
7. Afton Alps0" | |
9. Mt Brighton0" | |
10. Alpine Valley Ski Area0" | |
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 2", according to the GFS model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain2" | |
2. Beech Mountain1" | |
3. Ober Mountain1" | |
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" | |
2. Ski Santa Fe0" | |
4. Taos Ski Valley- | |
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- | |